Even when we eat well all day, many of us have a knack for overdoing it at the dinner table. I know that this is where family preferences can get in the way, so we've tried to make these dinner ideas appealing to all:

Dinner 1: Chicken cutlets, rice with side salad

The Makeover: Fresh fish and veggie kabobs with 1/2 c. brown rice and fresh tomato salad.

The Advantage: The omega-3 fatty acids found in many types of fish have terrific health benefits. Most doctors agree that eating fish at least 2-3 times a week is very good for you. The kabobs make it fun, in addition to providing plenty of colorful veggies. Why do just lettuce? Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C, the antioxidant lycopene, minerals and fiber.

Dinner 2: Pasta with a creamy sauce

The Makeover: Prepare whole-grain spaghetti with turkey meatballs in a marinara sauce. Toss with broccoli florets and serve.

The Advantage: You should eat whole grains whenever possible, and red sauce, lower in fat and rich in nutrients, is almost always a better choice than white. Turkey meatballs are quick and easy, and the broccoli adds fiber.

Dinner 3: Ready-made frozen meals
(Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine, Weight Watchers)

The Makeover: Top a baked potato, baked sweet potato or yam with fat-free sour cream or plain yogurt, 3 oz. turkey sausage and veggies.

The Advantage: This homemade meal has less sodium and is just as convenient to prepare as something frozen and processed. The less processed food in our diets, the better! Potatoes, plain or sweet, really satisfy your hunger.