Tip 1 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on low-fat or fat-free dairy foods.

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

Tip 3 : Flavored milk has Calories from added sugars--try flavoring your plain low-fat milk with cocoa powder or vanilla extract.

Tip 4 : Tired of eating plain vegetables? Add slivered almonds or cashews to a vegetable stir-fry.

Tip 5 : Keep canned fruit (in 100% juice or water) like mandarin oranges on hand for a quick addition to any recipe--check for recipes online.

Tip 6 : Love cheesy mashed potatoes? Look for low-fat cheese blends or part-skim ricotta--to whip into your creation.

Tip 7 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown fruits. Try visiting a farmers’ market near you.

Tip 8 : Eat seasonally! Checking what fruits are in season in your area can help save money.

Tip 9 : Every day is a new day to meet your fruit goal! By keeping up the good work, it can become a habit.

Tip 10 : Some cheeses have a lot of sodium. Use them in small amounts to add flavor, and omit additional salt.