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

Tip 2 : Use a food thermometer to check the internal temperature of meat, poultry, and fish—you can’t tell if it's cooked by the way it looks.

Tip 3 : Add dried apricots or prunes to your slow cooker when making beef brisket. Check online for different recipes.

Tip 4 : Try a new recipe and get fruit into your dinner dishes--try chicken with apricots or lentils with apples and dried fruit.

Tip 5 : Don’t be misled about which products are whole grain. Read the ingredients list to look for whole grains as the first ingredient.

Tip 6 : Need a snack? Try a whole-grain snack chip, such as baked tortilla chips.

Tip 7 : Make sure you buy enough fresh, canned, frozen, and/or dried fruit to last between shopping trips.

Tip 8 : Keep up the good work! Fruits are an important part of your everyday meals and snacks.

Tip 9 : Make the majority of your choices whole or cut-up fruit rather than juice to get fiber.

Tip 10 : Combine plain yogurt with your favorite low-fat salad dressing for a different veggie dip.