Tip 1 : Try different ways to use eggplant: Baba Ghanoush, eggplant parmesan, grilled eggplant sandwiches, or stuffed with rice and tomatoes.

Tip 2 : Tired of eating plain vegetables? Add slivered almonds or cashews to a vegetable stir-fry.

Tip 3 : Keep a bowl of cut-up veggies in a see-through container in the refrigerator so they are easier to spot.

Tip 4 : Need a snack? Spread peanut butter on apple slices or top frozen yogurt with berries or slices of kiwi fruit.

Tip 5 : For something to snack on, use a yogurt dip to compliment raw vegetables. Look online for recipes.

Tip 6 : Not sure if you will use the whole bag of spinach? Add baby spinach leaves to a stir-fry, pasta sauce, salads, wraps or omelets.

Tip 7 : Add extra chopped vegetables (tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, or spinach) to store-bought pasta sauces. Simmer until vegetables are tender!

Tip 8 : Need a healthier dessert? Try baked fruit desserts. Check online for recipes that have little added sugars or solid fats.

Tip 9 : Having a snack attack? Reach for whole-wheat crackers - top them with hummus or a little peanut butter.

Tip 10 : Try a new fruit this week--visit an ethnic supermarket and buy something you haven't tried before.