Tip 1 : Looking for plant-based protein? Give veggie burgers a try. Burgers made from beans, soy, or vegetables are available.

Tip 2 : Fruit purees make colorful sauces. Simply crush fresh fruit like strawberries or ripe peaches and serve over waffles or angel food cake.

Tip 3 : Keep frozen blueberries on hand. They make a great topping at breakfast for hot oatmeal, over yogurt or mixed into pancakes!

Tip 4 : While shopping, load up on packages of frozen vegetables. They cook in minutes with little preparation.

Tip 5 : Make half your grains whole! This includes rice, bread, crackers, cereal, popcorn--look for the word "whole" on the ingredients list!

Tip 6 : Fresh and frozen fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries can be enjoyed throughout the year.

Tip 7 : When storing raw seafood, meat, and poultry, place them below ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator.

Tip 8 : Tired of marinara? For another vegetable-based pasta sauce, try spinach pesto. Look for recipes online.

Tip 9 : Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat, poultry, and fish—you can’t tell if it's cooked by the way it looks.

Tip 10 : Vary your veggies by including celery, lima beans, or squash in your meals.