Cereal Grains and Pasta

Tip 1 : Fruit purees make colorful sauces. Simply crush fresh fruit like strawberries or ripe peaches and serve over waffles or angel food cake.

Tip 2 : Are you a fan of peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Try substituting other fruits.

Tip 3 : Every day is a new day to meet your fruit goal! By keeping up the good work, it can become a habit.

Tip 4 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown vegetables. Try visiting a farmers market near you.

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

Tip 7 : How many different fruit salads can you make? Share ideas with friends to create a variety.

Tip 8 : Keep frozen blueberries on hand. They make a great topping at breakfast for hot oatmeal, over yogurt or mixed into pancakes!

Tip 9 : Rather than buying a vegetable pizza from a restaurant or a store, try sprucing up a cheese pizza with your favorite vegetables.

Tip 10 : Dried fruit (raisins, dates, cranberries) and fresh fruit (chopped apples or pears) make a great combination. Add nuts for an extra crunch.