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Tip 1 : Fresh and frozen fruit such as raspberries, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Tip 2 : Cut your Calories by finishing your meal with a flavorful fruit salad instead of cookies or cake.
Tip 3 : 1 flour tortilla (8 inches in diameter) counts as 2 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.
Tip 4 : Order veggie pizza with toppings like mushrooms, green peppers and onions - ask for extra veggies!
Tip 5 : When choosing a whole grain product don't be fooled by the product's advertising. Look for "whole grain" in the ingredients list.
Tip 6 : Build a meal around beans or peas. Bean burritos are a quick and easy dinner entree.
Tip 7 : Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Be adventurous and try a new fruit and vegetable each week.
Tip 8 : Even if you don’t eat the peel, rinse and rub fruit under running water before peeling or cutting so that dirt and microbes don’t transfer.
Tip 9 : Butternut squash tastes great oven roasted and pureed. Use it to make it a soup or add it to risotto! Look for recipes online.
Tip 10 : Keep cut-up fruit at eye level in the refrigerator. It will be the first thing you see when you open the door!