Tip 1 : Be food safe! Cook whole cuts of beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 145°F. Let meat rest at least 3 minutes before carving or eating.

Tip 2 : To thicken stews and soups use pureed, cooked vegetables such as carrots, onions or potatoes.

Tip 3 : Add sweetness to your whole-grain cereals with fruit. Top cereal with sliced bananas, canned peaches, raisins or frozen fruit!

Tip 4 : Does your produce keep going bad before you can eat it? Try frozen fruit instead--they provide the same nutritional value.

Tip 5 : Enjoy eggs as your protein food choice--up to one a day, on average, doesn't raise blood cholesterol levels!

Tip 6 : Three ways to thaw seafood, meat or poultry safely: In the refrigerator; in cold water, changed every 30 minutes; or in the microwave.

Tip 7 : Keep your bones strong! Make the Dairy Group part of your eating routine to help maintain bone mass throughout life.

Tip 8 : Create a whole-grain pilaf using a mixture of barley, wild rice, and brown rice. Check online for recipes.

Tip 9 : Tuna and a few whole wheat crackers make a great snack.

Tip 10 : Every day is a new day to meet your fruit goal! By keeping up the good work, it can become a habit.