Tip 1 : Make it easier to include plenty of vegetables in your day by always having them on hand--fresh, frozen, and canned (choose no-salt-added).

Tip 2 : Switch it up. Make vegetables your main-dish by topping a salad with your choice of a protein food.

Tip 3 : For something to snack on, use a yogurt dip to compliment raw vegetables. Look online for recipes.

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

Tip 5 : Even if you don�t eat the peel, rinse and rub fruit under running water before peeling or cutting so that dirt and microbes don�t transfer.

Tip 6 : Short on time: Buy ready-made pasta meals and add cooked vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, or peas. Look for low-sodium pasta options

Tip 7 : Instead of butter and syrup, top pancakes with unsweetened applesauce and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Tip 8 : Having a snack attack? Reach for whole-wheat crackers - top them with hummus or a little peanut butter.

Tip 9 : Green bean, broccoli, or spinach casseroles are a quick and easy way to serve vegetables--make them healthier with low-fat ingredients.

Tip 10 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown vegetables. Try visiting a farmers market near you.