Tip 1 : Focus on Fruit! A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of many chronic diseases. Keep working towards your fruit goal!

Tip 2 : Make half your grains whole! This includes rice, bread, crackers, cereal, popcorn--look for the word "whole" on the ingredients list!

Tip 3 : Vary your veggies. Try new vegetables and find recipes online. Why not try bok choy, artichokes, beets, or kale?

Tip 4 : When storing raw seafood, meat, and poultry, place them below ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator.

Tip 5 : Keep a good selection of rinsed fruit in the fridge for a quick and refreshing snack. (Rinse berries just before serving.)

Tip 6 : 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.

Tip 7 : Add sweetness to your whole-grain cereals with fruit. Top cereal with sliced bananas, canned peaches, raisins or frozen fruit!

Tip 8 : Choosing whole grains that are higher in fiber may help reduce constipation. They also may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Tip 9 : Make the majority of your choices whole or cut-up fruit rather than juice to get fiber.

Tip 10 : Milk and yogurt have more potassium and are lower in sodium than most cheese. Also, most milk is fortified with vitamin D.