Tip 1 : For a special treat, make homemade ice cream sandwiches using frozen yogurt and peanut butter between graham crackers.

Tip 2 : Don’t forget to eat your greens! Collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens, kale, and broccoli rabe are tasty side dishes.

Tip 3 : Shopping tip: find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on whole-grain products.

Tip 4 : Cuts of beef with less fat--round steaks, roasts, top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder--are all lean protein food choices.

Tip 5 : In a restaurant, start your meal with a salad packed with veggies, to help control hunger and feel satisfied sooner.

Tip 6 : When getting fast food, order salad as your main dish or substitute a side salad for fries--ask for dressing on the side.

Tip 7 : What could you do with radishes? Roast with other vegetables or eat raw on top of a salad for a spicy and crunchy texture.

Tip 8 : Use your summer vegetables to make homemade salsa. Check online for recipes.

Tip 9 : 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 10 : Butternut squash tastes great oven roasted and pureed. Use it to make it a soup or add it to risotto! Look for recipes online.