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Tip 1 : Every fruit counts: Fresh, dried, frozen, and canned (in water or 100% juice)! Pick the one that works for you.
Tip 2 : When shopping, head to the produce section first. Buy seasonally available fresh fruit for the best price and flavor.
Tip 3 : Choose unsalted nuts as a snack, on salads, or in main dishes. Use nuts to replace, not add to, other protein foods.
Tip 4 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 5 : Veggie sushi is an easy way to add some vegetables. Order sushi rolls with cucumbers, mushrooms, asparagus, and/or carrots.
Tip 6 : Challenge yourself to fit dairy into every meal--milk on your breakfast cereal, yogurt for lunch, milk-based soup at dinner.
Tip 7 : Make it easier to include plenty of vegetables in your day by always having them on hand--fresh, frozen, and canned (choose no-salt-added).
Tip 8 : In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner.
Tip 9 : When choosing a whole grain product don't be fooled by the product's advertising. Look for "whole grain" in the ingredients list.
Tip 10 : Rinse and rub veggies under running water so that dirt and microbes can't be transferred to the food when peeling and cutting.