Tip 1 : Visit your favorite breakfast diner and order a veggie omelet to start your day with vegetables.

Tip 2 : Add color to salads with baby carrots, shredded red cabbage, or green beans. Include seasonal veggies for variety throughout the year.

Tip 3 : Keep a bowl of cut-up veggies in a see-through container in the refrigerator so they are easier to spot.

Tip 4 : Don't feel like cooking? When eating out, look for the vegetarian options on your menu as an easy way to meet your veggie goal.

Tip 5 : Sprinkle fiber rich, whole-grain cereal on top of low-fat yogurt for a snack.

Tip 6 : For a plant-based protein meal, try bean burgers, lentil burgers, or pita halves with falafel (spicy ground chick pea patties).

Tip 7 : Add pureed vegetables, like carrots, sweet potatoes, and beans to soup for a thicker, heartier texture.

Tip 8 : Don’t be misled about which products are whole grain. Read the ingredients list to look for whole grains as the first ingredient.

Tip 9 : Drizzle melted dark chocolate on your favorite berries for a special treat!

Tip 10 : Whole-grain pasta is great in baked dishes (lasagna, mac & cheese). Give a taste test and see if anyone can tell the difference.