Tip 1 : For a fast lunch or supper, melt low-fat cheese over bread, add sliced tomatoes and sprinkle on chopped herbs.

Tip 2 : Add tuna or shrimp to your salad for a seafood twist!

Tip 3 : Can you make hummus? Blend canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice & tahini (sesame seed paste). Enjoy!

Tip 4 : Use low-fat buttermilk in pancakes or waffles for a weekend brunch. Look for recipes online.

Tip 5 : Cut your Calories by finishing your meal with a flavorful fruit salad instead of cookies or cake.

Tip 6 : Try a new fruit this week--visit an ethnic supermarket and buy something you haven't tried before.

Tip 7 : Add protein to your salads. Try different ingredients like eggs, tuna, grilled shrimp, chickpeas, or black beans.

Tip 8 : For a change, try whole-wheat pasta in macaroni and cheese or pasta salad.

Tip 9 : Put rinsed and cut vegetables in a bowl or bag on a shelf in your refrigerator where you can see them.

Tip 10 : Eat the most perishable fruit first. Bananas only last a few days, while apples will stay crisp in the fridge for over a week.