Tip 1 : Cuts of beef with less fat--round steaks, roasts, top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder--are all lean protein food choices.

Tip 2 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown fruits. Try visiting a farmers’ market near you.

Tip 3 : Add fruit to your brunch for additional color and flavor: sliced fruit or berries make a great topping on low-fat yogurt.

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 : Instead of butter and syrup, top pancakes with unsweetened applesauce and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Tip 6 : Veggie sushi is an easy way to add some vegetables. Order sushi rolls with cucumbers, mushrooms, asparagus, and/or carrots.

Tip 7 : What do whole grains do for you? Whole grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.

Tip 8 : Even if you don’t eat the peel, rinse and rub fruit under running water before peeling or cutting so that dirt and microbes don’t transfer.

Tip 9 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables.

Tip 10 : 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.