Tip 1 : Use dark leafy greens, like romaine lettuce and spinach, to make salads. Add red and orange veggies for extra color and nutrition!

Tip 2 : Use low-fat buttermilk in pancakes or waffles for a weekend brunch. Look for recipes online.

Tip 3 : Keep frozen blueberries on hand. They make a great topping at breakfast for hot oatmeal, over yogurt or mixed into pancakes!

Tip 4 : Make your own cheese spread for crackers--try low-fat ricotta blended with herbs such as oregano, dill, & chopped green onions.

Tip 5 : Include fruit at breakfast! Top cereal with your favorite fruit, add berries to pancakes, or mix dried fruit into hot oatmeal.

Tip 6 : Keep fruits separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.

Tip 7 : For a special treat, make homemade ice cream sandwiches using frozen yogurt and peanut butter between graham crackers.

Tip 8 : Fresh and frozen fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Tip 9 : Make fresh fruit snow cones using berries, pineapple, or other fruits. Check online for recipes.

Tip 10 : Try a new recipe and get fruit into your dinner dishes--try chicken with apricots or lentils with apples and dried fruit.