Tip 1 : Three-bean salads add protein and are great as side dishes, main dishes, or snacks with tortilla chips.

Tip 2 : Choose fat-free or low-fat milk or yogurt more often than cheese. When selecting cheese, choose low-fat or reduced-fat versions.

Tip 3 : Can you make hummus? Blend canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), garlic, olive oil, lemon juice & tahini (sesame seed paste). Enjoy!

Tip 4 : What could you do with radishes? Roast with other vegetables or eat raw on top of a salad for a spicy and crunchy texture.

Tip 5 : Support your health and community by buying locally-grown vegetables. Try visiting a farmers market near you.

Tip 6 : Add variety to your meals - try vegetarian options, like bean burritos, portabella mushroom burgers, or spinach lasagna.

Tip 7 : Use fat-free or low-fat milk to make condensed soups such as cream of mushroom, tomato, potato, or chicken. Check for low sodium options.

Tip 8 : Just because bread is brown, doesn’t mean it is a whole grain. Check for whole grains on the ingredients list.

Tip 9 : Beans can be the basis for many dishes. Slow cook them with other vegetables and seasonings for low-cost, nutrient-packed meals.

Tip 10 : Green bean, broccoli, or spinach casseroles are a quick and easy way to serve vegetables--make them healthier with low-fat ingredients.