Tip 1 : Be sure to drain all fat off ground beef after cooking--for less fat and Calories.

Tip 2 : Search for recipes online to make some of your favorite vegetables.

Tip 3 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown vegetables. Try visiting a farmers market near you.

Tip 4 : Add fruit like pineapple or fresh chunks of peaches to vegetable and meat kabobs.

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

Tip 6 : Tired of marinara? For another vegetable-based pasta sauce, try spinach pesto. Look for recipes online.

Tip 7 : Make beans, peas, and soy products part of your meals often. Try black bean burgers, hummus, or stir-fried tofu.

Tip 8 : Make it easier to include plenty of vegetables in your day by always having them on hand--fresh, frozen, and canned (choose no-salt-added).

Tip 9 : Choose fruit! Ask for fruit, like sliced apples, a fruit cup, or 100% fruit juice at a fast food restaurant instead of fried foods.

Tip 10 : Focus on Fruit! A diet rich in fruits and vegetables may decrease the risk of many chronic diseases. Keep working towards your fruit goal!