Tip 1 : What do whole grains do for you? Whole grains provide many nutrients that are vital for the health and maintenance of our bodies.

Tip 2 : When storing raw seafood, meat, and poultry, place them below ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator.

Tip 3 : Get your whole grains by adding brown rice to soup for a hearty meal.

Tip 4 : Vary your veggies by including celery, lima beans, or squash in your meals.

Tip 5 : Be food safe! Cook poultry to 165° F, and chopped or ground beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 160° F.

Tip 6 : Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Make at least half your grains whole.

Tip 7 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen fruit instead--they provide the same nutritional value.

Tip 8 : Vegetables can be an easy part of picnics. Serve a bowl of raw veggies with a low-Calorie dip along with sandwiches.

Tip 9 : Jazz up your vegetables with low-fat dressings or dips. Try hummus or a bean spread as a dip for veggies.

Tip 10 : Add a tasty cheese topping--sprinkle shredded low-fat cheese on casseroles or vegetables.