Tip 1 : Add color to salads with baby carrots, shredded red cabbage, or green beans. Include seasonal veggies for variety throughout the year.

Tip 2 : Instead of adding more grains to your daily food plan, replace some refined grains with whole grains.

Tip 3 : Make half your grains whole! This includes rice, bread, crackers, cereal, popcorn--look for the word "whole" on the ingredients list!

Tip 4 : When choosing a whole grain product don't be fooled by the product's advertising. Look for "whole grain" in the ingredients list.

Tip 5 : Vary your veggies. Try new vegetables and find recipes online. Why not try bok choy, artichokes, beets, or kale?

Tip 6 : Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart and bags.

Tip 7 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.

Tip 8 : For an easy breakfast or snack on the go, try a fruit smoothie with frozen peaches, berries, and low-fat yogurt.

Tip 9 : Grill vegetable kabobs as part of a barbecue meal. Try tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, and onions.

Tip 10 : Boneless chicken breasts are great for quick stir-fries--add peppers, onion, garlic, ginger...and red pepper flakes if you like heat!