Tip 1 : Keep up the good work! Fruits are an important part of your everyday meals and snacks.

Tip 2 : Broil lean beef cuts--sirloin, top round, or flank steak. Sliced into strips, it’s great on a salad, sandwich or by itself.

Tip 3 : Search for recipes online to make some of your favorite vegetables.

Tip 4 : Corn is a great and affordable vegetable to cook all year long. Buy it fresh, frozen, or canned!

Tip 5 : Add halved grapes to your chicken salad. Serve on a bed of greens or in a pita sandwich.

Tip 6 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen vegetables instead--they offer the same nutritional value.

Tip 7 : Make a switch to fat-free milk. If you currently drink whole milk, first switch to reduced fat (2%), then low-fat (1%), and then fat-free (skim).

Tip 8 : Green bean, broccoli, or spinach casseroles are a quick and easy way to serve vegetables--make them healthier with low-fat ingredients.

Tip 9 : Add veggies to any meal when you are in a hurry. Healthy short cuts include packaged shredded carrots or salads in a bag.

Tip 10 : Build some meals around plant-based protein sources, such as beans, lentils, tempeh, and tofu.