Tip 1 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!

Tip 2 : For an easy supper--slow cook skinned chicken pieces, veggies, and seasonings in reduced-sodium chicken broth.

Tip 3 : If you order cappuccinos or lattes--ask for them with fat-free (skim) milk.

Tip 4 : Watch for sales on canned and frozen vegetables. Check for low sodium options and stock up on your favorites.

Tip 5 : Make a breakfast-on-the-go smoothie by blending fat-free yogurt or milk with vanilla extract and a frozen banana.

Tip 6 : Keep perishable protein foods out of the "danger zone"--temperatures between 40o and 140o F. Two hours is the limit.

Tip 7 : Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart and bags.

Tip 8 : Instead of eating a refined grain, switch it for a whole-grain food and look for one that is higher in fiber.

Tip 9 : Serve sliced raw vegetables with a yogurt dip to take to a party.

Tip 10 : Make fruit kabobs using pineapple chunks, bananas, grapes, and berries. Use yogurt as a sauce for your fruity snack or side dish.