Tip 1 : Add color to salads with baby carrots, shredded red cabbage, or green beans. Include seasonal veggies for variety throughout the year.

Tip 2 : Eat potatoes with the peel to get more nutrients like fiber, iron and potassium.

Tip 3 : To thicken stews and soups use pureed, cooked vegetables such as carrots, onions or potatoes.

Tip 4 : Pack 100% fruit juice for lunches versus soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages.

Tip 5 : A small amount of lean meat adds great flavor to dishes made with beans or whole grains. Try chicken chili or turkey barley soup.

Tip 6 : Make dinner once and serve it twice. Roast a larger cut of lean meat. Make a second meal using the ‘planned-over’ meat.

Tip 7 : Get your whole grains while watching a movie at home - snack on popcorn with little or no salt and butter.

Tip 8 : Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Be adventurous and try a new fruit and vegetable each week.

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 : Not sure if you will use the whole bag of spinach? Add baby spinach leaves to a stir-fry, pasta sauce, salads, wraps or omelets.