Tip 1 : Are you a fan of peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Try substituting other fruits.

Tip 2 : When shopping, head to the produce section first. Buy seasonally available fresh fruit for the best price and flavor.

Tip 3 : Use whole grains in mixed dishes, such as barley in vegetable soup or bulgur wheat in casseroles.

Tip 4 : Chowders make a delicious supper dish --make your own with seafood, vegetables, and low-fat milk. Look for recipes online.

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 : Fat-free milk has the same amount of calcium and other essential nutrients as whole milk, but less fat and Calories.

Tip 7 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.

Tip 8 : Cut your Calories by finishing your meal with a flavorful fruit salad instead of cookies or cake.

Tip 9 : Try different ways to use eggplant: Baba Ghanoush, eggplant parmesan, grilled eggplant sandwiches, or stuffed with rice and tomatoes.

Tip 10 : Every day is a new day to meet your fruit goal! By keeping up the good work, it can become a habit.