DALLAS, Dec 31, 2002 / FW/ -- What better way to ring in the New Year than a resolution to improve your health?

As 2003 approaches, Americans everywhere are making resolutions for a healthier lifestyle.

Obesity and a sedentary lifestyle contribute to the cardiovascular disease that 1 in 5 Americans have in one form or another. In fact, more than 60 million people have heart problems.

But you don't have to give up your favorite foods to maintain your New Year's resolutions.

There are many low-fat and cholesterol-free foods on the market.

Try dressing them up with some fruit or preparing them in creative ways so you can still enjoy indulgent desserts while eating healthy.

To make sure your healthy resolution is long-lasting, a change in diet must involve foods that are easy and delicious.

Cardiovascular disease claims nearly a million lives a year, but with a healthy diet and exercise, this number one killer in the United States can be controlled.