Tip 1 : Make beans, peas, and soy products part of your meals often. Try black bean burgers, hummus, or stir-fried tofu.

Tip 2 : Make roasted tomatoes--Cut tomatoes into wedges, drizzle with olive oil, season with garlic and herbs. Roast and serve as a side dish.

Tip 3 : Looking for a fast, fruity snack? Make a smoothie by blending plain yogurt with your favorite fruit. Freeze fruit first or add ice.

Tip 4 : Keep a bowl of cut-up veggies in a see-through container in the refrigerator so they are easier to spot.

Tip 5 : To thicken stews and soups use pureed, cooked vegetables such as carrots, onions or potatoes.

Tip 6 : Build some meals around plant-based protein sources, such as beans, lentils, tempeh, and tofu.

Tip 7 : You are more likely to drink what you buy--try to keep fat-free or low-fat milk on hand.

Tip 8 : Make a sweet potato casserole healthier by adding fruits and 100% fruit juice for sweetness instead of brown sugar and marshmallows.

Tip 9 : Keep fruits separate from raw meat, poultry, and seafood while shopping, storing, and preparing.

Tip 10 : Frozen juice bars (100% juice) count as fruit and make healthy alternatives to those that may contain a lot of added sugars.