Tip 1 : Add tuna or shrimp to your salad for a seafood twist!

Tip 2 : Add fruit like pineapple or fresh chunks of peaches to vegetable and meat kabobs.

Tip 3 : Cook eggs in low-fat ways--try hard cooked eggs, poached eggs, or baked eggs. Or, scramble in a non-stick pan without fat.

Tip 4 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown vegetables. Try visiting a farmers market near you.

Tip 5 : Craving something sweet? Instead of candy try having dried fruits like cranberries, cherries, or raisins.

Tip 6 : Get your vegetables while eating out. Request extra vegetables on your sandwich or wrap to boost your daily intake.

Tip 7 : Tired of marinara? For another vegetable-based pasta sauce, try spinach pesto. Look for recipes online.

Tip 8 : Corn is a great and affordable vegetable to cook all year long. Buy it fresh, frozen, or canned!

Tip 9 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 10 : Choose soft margarines with zero trans fats made from liquid vegetable oil, rather than stick margarine or butter