Tip 1 : Take a walk around the block after dinner. If you are still hungry, have a piece of fruit instead of a rich dessert.

Tip 2 : Try mixing different textures of fruits. For example, apples are crunchy, bananas are smooth and creamy, and oranges are juicy.

Tip 3 : Make fruit kabobs using pineapple chunks, bananas, grapes, and berries. Use yogurt as a sauce for your fruity snack or side dish.

Tip 4 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown vegetables. Try visiting a farmers market near you.

Tip 5 : Pack 100% fruit juice for lunches versus soda or other sugar-sweetened beverages.

Tip 6 : Serve ‘beans with greens’--add cooked cannellini beans to cooked, drained kale. Season with pepper, lemon juice and oil.

Tip 7 : Don’t forget to eat your greens! Collards, Swiss chard, mustard greens, kale, and broccoli rabe are tasty side dishes.

Tip 8 : Don’t run out of milk. Keep low-fat evaporated milk handy. Add it to scrambled eggs or your morning coffee.

Tip 9 : Bake or roast chicken instead of frying, and remove skin before eating, to lower saturated fat and Calories.

Tip 10 : Many grain foods contain both whole grains and refined grains. These can count towards getting your whole grains.