If you struggle with keeping that healthy new year's resolution, try 10 easy steps to a healthier way of eating.  Here's a few:

1. Avoid heavy breakfasts packed with saturated fat like ham, bacon and eggs; instead, start your day with lighter alternatives like high-fiber, hearty oatmeal and delicious yogurt and granola parfaits.

7. Eating healthier doesn’t necessarily mean giving up all your favorite foods. Even bad-rep pizza can be healthy. Avoid frozen or takeout pies and make your own. Go lighter on the cheeses and high-fat meats; top with loads of veggies like spinach, olives, and artichokes.

So try making this:

Chicken Garlic Pizza

PREP TIME 15 Min, COOK TIME 20 Min, READY IN 35 Min

INGREDIENTS 1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped green onion 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1 (10 ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Add to Recipe Box Add to Shopping List Add a Personal Note

DIRECTIONS Place the chicken breast in a saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until no longer pink, about 20 minutes. Drain and cool slightly, then cut into strips. Meanwhile, in a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with garlic, onion and basil. Pour into a chilled dish to cool, and refrigerate until set. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll out the pizza dough, place onto a pizza pan or other baking sheet, and spread the herb butter over the surface using the back of a spoon. Arrange chicken on top, then dot with ricotta cheese. Top with tomato slices, cilantro and Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until crust is browned and center is cooked through.

NUTRITION Servings Per Recipe: 6 Amount Per Serving Calories: 232 Total Fat: 8.8g Cholesterol: 30mg Sodium: 466mg Total Carbs: 24.9g Dietary Fiber: 1.1g Protein: 12.4

9. One easy way to improve your health on many levels is to cook with garlic more often. Garlic is high in vitamins C and B6, and it contains powerful anti-bacterial and anti-viral agents that help fight colds and flu. Garlic is also believed to protect against cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.

My mom loves to cook with garlic, she uses it in everything!