Tip 1 : Peanut butter adds protein to a snack. Try it on apple slices, celery, whole grain crackers, or a small square of dark chocolate.

Tip 2 : Keep vegetables separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.

Tip 3 : Greek yogurt makes a great substitute for sour cream--it is thick and rich tasting.

Tip 4 : Every day is a new day to meet your fruit goal! By keeping up the good work, it can become a habit.

Tip 5 : Make the majority of your choices whole or cut-up fruit rather than juice to get fiber.

Tip 6 : Keep perishable protein foods out of the "danger zone"--temperatures between 40o and 140o F. Two hours is the limit.

Tip 7 : Don’t want to eliminate all sweets? Try a drizzle of chocolate fudge sauce on a pear, banana, or berries..

Tip 8 : Keep up the good work! Fruits are an important part of your everyday meals and snacks.

Tip 9 : When serving chocolate pudding-- top it with sliced strawberries or bananas and chopped nuts.

Tip 10 : Dairy foods can reduce the risk of low bone mass or osteoporosis--so keep eating them throughout your life.