Tip 1 : Use fruit in your holiday stuffing--try apples, cranberries, raisins, or prunes. Check online for recipes.

Tip 2 : Make pudding with low-fat milk, and top it with a sprinkle of cinnamon or sliced fruit.

Tip 3 : Make fruit kabobs using pineapple chunks, bananas, grapes, and berries. Use yogurt as a sauce for your fruity snack or side dish.

Tip 4 : Short on time: Buy ready-made pasta meals and add cooked vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, or peas. Look for low-sodium pasta options

Tip 5 : Impress your guests and make a vegetable soufflé. Look online for ways to make corn, broccoli, or sweet potato soufflé.

Tip 6 : Search for recipes online to make some of your favorite vegetables.

Tip 7 : When shopping, choose some quick and easy fruits, like bananas or pre-cut pineapple chunks.

Tip 8 : Make more brown rice than you need and freeze the rest for when you make a soup or casserole.

Tip 9 : For a breakfast that satisfies (and keeps you away from the mid-morning donuts)--add an egg.

Tip 10 : Fruit purees make colorful sauces. Simply crush fresh fruit like strawberries or ripe peaches and serve over waffles or angel food cake.