Tip 1 : Buy fresh, seasonal vegetables. They cost less and are more likely to be at their peak flavor.

Tip 2 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen vegetables instead--they offer the same nutritional value.

Tip 3 : Five 100% whole-wheat crackers count as 1 oz of whole grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of whole grains you need each day.

Tip 4 : Vegetables can be an easy part of picnics. Serve a bowl of raw veggies with a low-Calorie dip along with sandwiches.

Tip 5 : Looking for the best kinds of dairy products to control Calories? Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt.

Tip 6 : Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-washed bags of salad greens, baby carrots or celery sticks.

Tip 7 : For a great quick and easy way to combine all your favorite vegetables, try a vegetable stir-fry.

Tip 8 : Vegetable or bean soups go towards your daily vegetable target. Choose lower sodium versions.

Tip 9 : Keep your food safe! Wash your hands, utensils & cutting boards before and after contact with raw meat, poultry, seafood & eggs.

Tip 10 : Cuts of beef with less fat--round steaks, roasts, top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder--are all lean protein food choices.