Eat more fiber!  Fiber can help with weight loss, reducing cholesterol levels, and much more.  The American Diabetes Association suggests eating 20-35 grams of fiber each day.  Simple dietary changes can help you achieve this recommendation.  To increase fiber:  

• choose whole fruits and vegetables over juices, 
• consume at least 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit each day,  
• choose whole grain bread over white bread,  
• eat whole grain cereals more often than refined, high sugar cereals, 
• select brown rice over white rice, and 
• choose whole grain pasta over refined flour pasta.