Tip 1 : Eat a variety of protein foods. Include beans, peas, nuts, lean meats, poultry, soy products & eggs. Choose seafood twice a week.

Tip 2 : Serve a watermelon salad for a refreshing treat. Check online for recipes.

Tip 3 : Even if you don’t eat the peel, rinse and rub fruit under running water before peeling or cutting so that dirt and microbes don’t transfer.

Tip 4 : Try mixing different textures of fruits. For example, apples are crunchy, bananas are smooth and creamy, and oranges are juicy.

Tip 5 : Fruit is a very handy, ready-to-go food. Many kinds can be eaten with little to no preparation other than rinsing.

Tip 6 : Fresh pork is a good source of protein. The leanest choices include pork loin, tenderloin, center loin, and ham.

Tip 7 : Need a healthier dessert? Try baked fruit desserts. Check online for recipes that have little added sugars or solid fats.

Tip 8 : "Juice drinks" aren't real fruit juice--look for 100% juice on the label.

Tip 9 : Dried fruits make a great snack. They are easy to carry and store well. Just remember 1/2 cup dried fruit counts as 1 cup of fruit.

Tip 10 : Keep your food safe! Wash your hands, utensils & cutting boards before and after contact with raw meat, poultry, seafood & eggs.