Tip 1 : Eat seasonally! Checking what fruits are in season in your area can help save money.

Tip 2 : Cook it once, eat twice. Make extra vegetables and save some for later. Use them for a stew, soup, or a pasta dish.

Tip 3 : Keep a good selection of rinsed fruit in the fridge for a quick and refreshing snack. (Rinse berries just before serving.)

Tip 4 : Bring a healthy option to a summer celebration. Offer hot, grilled fruit kabobs or cold and colorful cantaloupe and honeydew skewers.

Tip 5 : 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 6 : Add fruit like sliced apples, pears, or a few berries to your salad bowl.

Tip 7 : Make time for breakfast every day! Choose whole-wheat bread, oatmeal, or whole-grain waffles.

Tip 8 : Top loin pork roast is a lean cut of meat. Serve it sliced, and save the rest for another meal.

Tip 9 : Dairy foods provide calcium needed for bone growth and bone health throughout your life.

Tip 10 : For breakfast try low-fat or fat-free yogurt. Mix in cereal or fruit for extra flavor, texture and nutrients.