Tip 1 : Cut-up fruit makes a great snack. Cut them yourself, or buy pre-cut packages of fruit pieces like pineapple or melon.

Tip 2 : On long car trips, pack fruit to snack on! Bananas, apples, plums, grapes, and nectarines all travel well!

Tip 3 : Rinse and rub veggies under running water so that dirt and microbes can't be transferred to the food when peeling and cutting.

Tip 4 : Need a healthier dessert? Try baked fruit desserts. Check online for recipes that have little added sugars or solid fats.

Tip 5 : When shopping, head to the produce section first. Buy seasonally available fresh fruit for the best price and flavor.

Tip 6 : For something to snack on, use a yogurt dip to compliment raw vegetables. Look online for recipes.

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

Tip 8 : Use vegetable oils (olive, canola, corn, soybean, peanut, safflower, sunflower) rather than solid fats (butter, shortening).

Tip 9 : For an easy breakfast or snack on the go, try a fruit smoothie with frozen peaches, berries, and low-fat yogurt.

Tip 10 : Are you a fan of peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Try substituting other fruits.