Tip 1 : When choosing a whole grain product don't be fooled by the product's advertising. Look for "whole grain" in the ingredients list.

Tip 2 : Make fruit kabobs using pineapple chunks, bananas, grapes, and berries. Use yogurt as a sauce for your fruity snack or side dish.

Tip 3 : Select lean choices--like turkey, roast beef, or chicken breast--for sandwiches instead of meats with more fat, like bologna or salami.

Tip 4 : Rather than buying a vegetable pizza from a restaurant or a store, try sprucing up a cheese pizza with your favorite vegetables.

Tip 5 : Try a new fruit. Fruits vary in vitamins and minerals--mix it up to get the essential nutrients.

Tip 6 : Soups and puddings made with fat-free or low-fat milk can help you get the dairy you need.

Tip 7 : Don't feel like cooking? When eating out, look for the vegetarian options on your menu as an easy way to meet your veggie goal.

Tip 8 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen fruit instead--they provide the same nutritional value.

Tip 9 : Add dried apricots or prunes to your slow cooker when making beef brisket. Check online for different recipes.

Tip 10 : Make a mini pizza using a portabella mushroom for the crust. Top with tomato sauce, veggies, and low-fat mozzarella cheese, and broil.