Tip 1 : Pack a fruit for lunch--tangerines, apples, bananas, or grapes pack well. Small containers of peaches or applesauce are easy and convenient!

Tip 2 : Need a snack? Try a whole-grain snack chip, such as baked tortilla chips.

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

Tip 4 : On long car trips, pack fruit to snack on! Bananas, apples, plums, grapes, and nectarines all travel well!

Tip 5 : Make your own watermelon ice-it's a nice refreshment on a hot day. Check online for recipes.

Tip 6 : Keep a good selection of rinsed fruit in the fridge for a quick and refreshing snack. (Rinse berries just before serving.)

Tip 7 : Choose 100% fruit juice when drinking juice, but eat whole or cut-up fruit more often.

Tip 8 : Chowders make a delicious supper dish --make your own with seafood, vegetables, and low-fat milk. Look for recipes online.

Tip 9 : For dessert, try low-fat yogurt or pudding as a dip for fruits like strawberries or melon balls.

Tip 10 : What could you do with radishes? Roast with other vegetables or eat raw on top of a salad for a spicy and crunchy texture.