Tip 1 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.

Tip 2 : Add pureed vegetables, like carrots, sweet potatoes, and beans to soup for a thicker, heartier texture.

Tip 3 : Use your summer vegetables to make homemade salsa. Check online for recipes.

Tip 4 : Make mini pizzas with open face whole-wheat English muffins. Top with sauce, veggies and low-fat cheese for a tasty treat!

Tip 5 : Eating at least 3 ounce equivalents a day of whole grains may help with weight management. Use SuperTracker to see how much you've had.

Tip 6 : Enjoy preparing chicken in different ways. You can roast, stew, sauté, broil or bake it for a variety of dishes.

Tip 7 : Butternut squash tastes great oven roasted and pureed. Use it to make it a soup or add it to risotto! Look for recipes online.

Tip 8 : Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat, poultry, and fish—you can’t tell if it's cooked by the way it looks.

Tip 9 : Include fruit at dinner! Add crushed pineapple to coleslaw or include orange sections or grapes in a salad.

Tip 10 : Order veggie pizza with toppings like mushrooms, green peppers and onions - ask for extra veggies!