Tip 1 : Broil lean beef cuts--sirloin, top round, or flank steak. Sliced into strips, it’s great on a salad, sandwich or by itself.

Tip 2 : Brown rice is a great side dish. Try different ways of flavoring your rice dish. Look online for recipes.

Tip 3 : Every day is a new day to meet your fruit goal! By keeping up the good work, it can become a habit.

Tip 4 : For something to snack on, use a yogurt dip to compliment raw vegetables. Look online for recipes.

Tip 5 : In the Dairy Group, 1 cup = 1 cup milk, yogurt, or fortified soymilk (soy beverage); 1 ½ oz. natural cheese; or 2 oz. processed cheese.

Tip 6 : Add dried apricots or prunes to your slow cooker when making beef brisket. Check online for different recipes.

Tip 7 : Ordering in doesn’t have to mean a meal without vegetables. Order vegetable pizza or vegetable lo mein next time you have dinner delivered.

Tip 8 : Milk and milk products are the primary source of calcium in American diets. Use My Plan to see how much you need each day.

Tip 9 : Plan for 8 ounces of seafood each week--choose a variety of different kinds.

Tip 10 : Choose lean ground beef. The label should say at least 92% lean. Look for ground beef that is 92% to 95% lean.