Tip 1 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen fruit instead--they provide the same nutritional value.
Tip 2 : Shopping tip: find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on whole-grain products.
Tip 3 : Learn to love beans! Try black bean enchiladas, white bean spread or edamame (green soybeans).
Tip 4 : Build a meal around beans or peas. Bean burritos are a quick and easy dinner entree.
Tip 5 : Choose fruit! Ask for fruit, like sliced apples, a fruit cup, or 100% fruit juice at a fast food restaurant instead of fried foods.
Tip 6 : Choosing whole grains that are higher in fiber may help reduce constipation. They also may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
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 : Greek yogurt makes a great substitute for sour cream--it is thick and rich tasting.
Tip 9 : Need to make dinner but have errands to do? Use a slow cooker to make a chicken and vegetable stew with plenty of tomatoes, potatoes and green beans.
Tip 10 : Make split pea soup with new flavors--try adding caramelized onions and cumin or different vegetables like pumpkin.