Tip 1 : Keep canned fruit (in 100% juice or water) like mandarin oranges on hand for a quick addition to any recipe--check for recipes online.

Tip 2 : Buy fresh, seasonal vegetables. They cost less and are more likely to be at their peak flavor.

Tip 3 : When shopping, head to the produce section first. Buy seasonally available fresh fruit for the best price and flavor.

Tip 4 : Explore the dried fruit section--how about dates, figs, prunes, or dried apricots? They make great snacks!

Tip 5 : Tired of marinara? For another vegetable-based pasta sauce, try spinach pesto. Look for recipes online.

Tip 6 : Make a yummy homemade vegetable lasagna. Layer pasta, cooked vegetables, tomato sauce and sprinkle with low-fat cheese. Bake until ready!

Tip 7 : Make it easier to include plenty of vegetables in your day by always having them on hand--fresh, frozen, and canned (choose no-salt-added).

Tip 8 : Try making a sandwich with 100% whole-wheat pita bread, whole-grain tortillas, or whole-wheat wraps!

Tip 9 : In pancakes and muffins, experiment with substituting half the flour with oat or whole-wheat flour. (They may need more leavening).

Tip 10 : Make a mini pizza using a portabella mushroom for the crust. Top with tomato sauce, veggies, and low-fat mozzarella cheese, and broil.