Tip 1 : 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 2 : To meet your fruit goal--keep fresh fruit rinsed and where you can see it. Reach for a piece when you need a snack.

Tip 3 : Fruit and plain low-fat yogurt go great together. Enjoy them for breakfast or as a snack.

Tip 4 : Look for lower fat cheeses like part-skim mozzarella, or reduced fat versions of Monterey Jack, Swiss, Colby, Cheddar & Muenster.

Tip 5 : Breakfast cereal can be a great way to add fiber to your morning. Just be careful when choosing cereal, many contain added sugars!

Tip 6 : Explore the dried fruit section--how about dates, figs, prunes, or dried apricots? They make great snacks!

Tip 7 : Veggie sushi is an easy way to add some vegetables. Order sushi rolls with cucumbers, mushrooms, asparagus, and/or carrots.

Tip 8 : Going out--think ethnic. Indian, Thai and Chinese dishes offer lots of yummy vegetable options.

Tip 9 : Read the Nutrition Facts label when buying cheese--compare the saturated fat and sodium content and choose the one with the lowest amounts.

Tip 10 : Keep vegetables separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.