Tip 1 : Make vegetables part of your lunch every day by eating veggie wraps, pizzas or sandwiches.
Tip 2 : Try this pasta idea. Grate zucchini lengthwise and cook with onions, garlic, and a little broth until tender. Add to spaghetti pasta and serve.
Tip 3 : Try vegetables like asparagus, zucchini, squash, and artichokes to use in different dishes.
Tip 4 : Fruit with a low-fat yogurt dip makes a great party snack. Use melon, apples, bananas, berries, grapes and provide toothpicks!
Tip 5 : Make a summer salad: Mix together diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet onions with a citrus vinaigrette. Top if off with low-fat feta crumbles.
Tip 6 : Buy vegetables that are easy to prepare. Pick up pre-washed bags of salad greens, baby carrots or celery sticks.
Tip 7 : Grains are divided into 2 subgroups, whole grains and refined grains. Make at least half your grains whole.
Tip 8 : Get your vegetables while eating out. Request extra vegetables on your sandwich or wrap to boost your daily intake.
Tip 9 : Add fruit like pineapple or fresh chunks of peaches to vegetable and meat kabobs.
Tip 10 : When shopping, choose some quick and easy fruits, like bananas or pre-cut pineapple chunks.