1. Team up with a buddy. Create mini-goals and celebrate successes with a friend.

2. Keep a food diary. Review it weekly and use it to set new goals.

3. Create a healthy environment. Fill your home and office with health-promoting foods.

4. Try a new vegetable each week. Focus on the rainbow of colors and pick a new color to try each week.

5. Strive for balance. Half of your plate at your main meals should consist of vegetables; a quarter, lean protein; and a quarter, whole grains. Need help? Registered dietitians Cathy Garvey and Andrea Ogden can help you create a personalized food plan that works.