• Eliminate bottled salad dressings and choose vinegar or lemon juice with a little olive oil.• Add color to your meals by choosing a variety of fresh vegetables.• Use butter and other saturated fats sparingly.• Eat a variety of dried and canned beans or lentils.• Choose whole wheat pasta and brown rice instead of white pasta and rice.• Eat sweet potatoes for fiber, vitamins, nutrients and color.• Choose water or a low sugar alternative to soft drinks.• Eat a plate of fresh fruit  at the end of a meal for a healthful dessert.• Consume less red meat.  Add more fish and legumes to your menu.Plan ahead!  Create a weekly menu that limits processed foods. By making these choices you will have a healthier diet.By Sarah Mohrman, RD.