Tip 1 : Add color to salads with baby carrots, shredded red cabbage, or green beans. Include seasonal veggies for variety throughout the year.

Tip 2 : Cut-up fruit makes a great snack. Cut them yourself, or buy pre-cut packages of fruit pieces like pineapple or melon.

Tip 3 : Include fruit at breakfast! Top cereal with your favorite fruit, add berries to pancakes, or mix dried fruit into hot oatmeal.

Tip 4 : Protein foods include: lean meats, seafood, poultry, eggs, beans and peas, nuts, seeds, and soy products.

Tip 5 : Try crunchy vegetables, raw or lightly steamed. They make a great snack or side dish.

Tip 6 : For variety in your protein foods at breakfast, try hard cooked eggs, soy-based sausage, or peanut butter on toast.

Tip 7 : Vary your veggies by including celery, lima beans, or squash in your meals.

Tip 8 : Plan for 8 ounces of seafood each week--choose a variety of different kinds.

Tip 9 : Is your fresh fruit salad turning brown? Mix in acidic fruits like oranges or pineapple (or lemon juice) to keep fruit looking fresh.

Tip 10 : Vary your veggies. Try new vegetables and find recipes online. Why not try bok choy, artichokes, beets, or kale?