Tip 1 : Add halved grapes to your chicken salad. Serve on a bed of greens or in a pita sandwich.

Tip 2 : Be food safe! Cook whole cuts of beef, lamb, veal, and pork to 145°F. Let meat rest at least 3 minutes before carving or eating.

Tip 3 : Keep cut-up fruit at eye level in the refrigerator. It will be the first thing you see when you open the door!

Tip 4 : Whole grains are good for your health! Make at least half your grains whole to get the benefits.

Tip 5 : Don't know what to do with leftovers? Puree roasted vegetables with chicken stock to make a hearty and flavorful soup.

Tip 6 : 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 7 : Choose lean ground beef. The label should say at least 92% lean. Look for ground beef that is 92% to 95% lean.

Tip 8 : Make your own fruit sauce like strawberry rhubarb to use as a topping on frozen desserts, pancakes or waffles.

Tip 9 : What’s the issue with whole milk? An 8-oz glass contains about the same amount of saturated fat as 5 strips of bacon.

Tip 10 : Avoiding milk because you are lactose intolerant? Get the health benefits of milk by selecting lactose-free dairy products.