Tip 1 : Keep your bones strong! Make the Dairy Group part of your eating routine to help maintain bone mass throughout life.

Tip 2 : Roasted pork tenderloin goes well with fruit. Serve with a fruit salad or a fruit salsa.

Tip 3 : Vary the fruits you choose to get a wider range of nutrients.

Tip 4 : Dried fruit (raisins, dates, cranberries) and fresh fruit (chopped apples or pears) make a great combination. Add nuts for an extra crunch.

Tip 5 : Cuts of beef with less fat--round steaks, roasts, top loin, top sirloin, and chuck shoulder--are all lean protein food choices.

Tip 6 : Serve an avocado salad with seafood or chicken. Look online for recipes.

Tip 7 : Butternut squash tastes great oven roasted and pureed. Use it to make it a soup or add it to risotto! Look for recipes online.

Tip 8 : Whole grains can be a good source of dietary fiber--choose grains with more fiber for additional health benefits.

Tip 9 : Can you name four different ways you like to eat tomatoes? Try something new and healthy like tomato pie recipe.

Tip 10 : Don’t run out of milk. Keep low-fat evaporated milk handy. Add it to scrambled eggs or your morning coffee.