Tip 1 : For something to snack on, use a yogurt dip to compliment raw vegetables. Look online for recipes.

Tip 2 : Try an Asian-inspired stir-fry: Sauté mushrooms, bean sprouts, bell peppers, onions, minced garlic and ginger. Serve with rice or noodles.

Tip 3 : Use the food label to find whole grains such as whole rye, whole wheat, whole-grain corn and wild rice.

Tip 4 : Dried fruits make a great snack. They are easy to carry and store well. Just remember 1/2 cup dried fruit counts as 1 cup of fruit.

Tip 5 : Vary your veggies by including beans or peas in mixed dishes such as chili or minestrone soup.

Tip 6 : Separate raw meat, poultry, and seafood from other foods in your grocery cart and bags.

Tip 7 : Shopping tip: Find specials and coupons in your local paper or online for discounts on fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables.

Tip 8 : Roasted pork tenderloin goes well with fruit. Serve with a fruit salad or a fruit salsa.

Tip 9 : Fruit purees make colorful sauces. Simply crush fresh fruit like strawberries or ripe peaches and serve over waffles or angel food cake.

Tip 10 : Read the Nutrition Facts label when buying cheese--compare the saturated fat and sodium content and choose the one with the lowest amounts.