Tip 1 : Eat seasonally! Checking what vegetables are in season in your area can help save money and support your local farmers.

Tip 2 : "Juice drinks" aren't real fruit juice--look for 100% juice on the label.

Tip 3 : Make a healthier quiche by using low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese in your recipe.

Tip 4 : Short on time: Buy ready-made pasta meals and add cooked vegetables such as broccoli, asparagus, or peas. Look for low-sodium pasta options

Tip 5 : Rather than buying a vegetable pizza from a restaurant or a store, try sprucing up a cheese pizza with your favorite vegetables.

Tip 6 : Vary your veggies by including beans or peas in mixed dishes such as chili or minestrone soup.

Tip 7 : Use dark leafy greens, like romaine lettuce and spinach, to make salads. Add red and orange veggies for extra color and nutrition!

Tip 8 : Make your own vegetarian burgers with cooked black beans, mushrooms, seasonings, and egg or oatmeal. Form into patties and pan grill.

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 : A small amount of lean meat adds great flavor to dishes made with beans or whole grains. Try chicken chili or turkey barley soup.