Tip 1 : Try mixing different textures of fruits. For example, apples are crunchy, bananas are smooth and creamy, and oranges are juicy.

Tip 2 : Use dark leafy greens, like romaine lettuce and spinach, to make salads. Add red and orange veggies for extra color and nutrition!

Tip 3 : Frozen juice bars (100% juice) count as fruit and make healthy alternatives to those that may contain a lot of added sugars.

Tip 4 : Expand your fruit horizons--have you tried papaya, passion fruit, litchi, star fruit, or pomegranate?

Tip 5 : 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal (such as flakes) counts as 1 oz of grains. Use My Plan to see how many ounces of grains you need each day.

Tip 6 : Fruit yogurt can contain added sugars--try mixing fresh fruit into plain yogurt instead.

Tip 7 : Whole grains are good for your health! Make at least half your grains whole to get the benefits.

Tip 8 : Top your salad with a hard cooked egg to add protein and other nutrients.

Tip 9 : Buy fresh, seasonal vegetables. They cost less and are more likely to be at their peak flavor.

Tip 10 : While shopping, load up on packages of frozen vegetables. They cook in minutes with little preparation.