Tip 1 : Buy fresh, seasonal vegetables. They cost less and are more likely to be at their peak flavor.

Tip 2 : Use your summer vegetables to make homemade salsa. Check online for recipes.

Tip 3 : Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-washed bags of salad greens, baby carrots or celery sticks.

Tip 4 : Make mini pizzas with open face whole-wheat English muffins. Top with sauce, veggies and low-fat cheese for a tasty treat!

Tip 5 : Can you name four different ways you like to eat tomatoes? Try something new and healthy like tomato pie recipe.

Tip 6 : Combine plain yogurt with your favorite low-fat salad dressing for a different veggie dip.

Tip 7 : Add fruit like sliced apples, pears, or a few berries to your salad bowl.

Tip 8 : Vary your veggies by adding a new vegetable to a different meal each day.

Tip 9 : Look for the following whole grains listed first on the label’s ingredient list: brown rice, bulgur, graham flour, whole wheat, and oatmeal.

Tip 10 : When choosing canned fruits, select fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water rather than syrup.