Tip 1 : For a plant-based protein meal, try bean burgers, lentil burgers, or pita halves with falafel (spicy ground chick pea patties).

Tip 2 : For an easy supper--slow cook skinned chicken pieces, veggies, and seasonings in reduced-sodium chicken broth.

Tip 3 : Eat seasonally! Checking what vegetables are in season in your area can help save money and support your local farmers.

Tip 4 : 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 5 : Don't feel like cooking? When eating out, look for the vegetarian options on your menu as an easy way to meet your veggie goal.

Tip 6 : When shopping, choose some quick and easy fruits, like bananas or pre-cut pineapple chunks.

Tip 7 : Tired of eating plain vegetables? Add slivered almonds or cashews to a vegetable stir-fry.

Tip 8 : When serving chocolate pudding-- top it with sliced strawberries or bananas and chopped nuts.

Tip 9 : Roasted pork tenderloin goes well with fruit. Serve with a fruit salad or a fruit salsa.

Tip 10 : While shopping, load up on packages of frozen vegetables. They cook in minutes with little preparation.