Tip 1 : Are you a fan of peanut butter and banana sandwiches? Try substituting other fruits.

Tip 2 : Eat seasonally! Checking what vegetables are in season in your area can help save money and support your local farmers.

Tip 3 : Add fruit like pineapple or fresh chunks of peaches to vegetable and meat kabobs.

Tip 4 : Make stuffed bell peppers with brown rice and vegetables. Look online for recipes.

Tip 5 : Make a summer salad: Mix together diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and sweet onions with a citrus vinaigrette. Top if off with low-fat feta crumbles.

Tip 6 : Learn to love beans! Try black bean enchiladas, white bean spread or edamame (green soybeans).

Tip 7 : Top your salad with a hard cooked egg to add protein and other nutrients.

Tip 8 : Make croutons from whole-grain bread to use in salads.

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 : For dessert, have a baked apple or a pear, or browse online for another healthy fruit dessert idea.