By now, you likely know about the National Cancer Institute's promotion for eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day. Be sure to visit the 5-A-Day Web site at www.5aday.gov. You'll find quick and easy tips, tools and techniques for making a healthy diet a reality in your household. Here is a preview of what you'll find:

5 Easy Ways to 5-A-Day

• Have a fruit or juice at breakfast daily.
• Have a fruit or vegetable snack each day.
• Stock up on dried, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables.
• Make fruit and vegetables visible in your home.
• Microwave vegetables for dinner.

5-A-Day Recipes That Fit Your Lifestyle

• 5 A Day at 5 Locations A Day
• 5 A Day for the 5 Senses A Day
• 5 A Day in 5 Minutes A Day
• 5 A Day on $5 A Day
• 5 A Day with 5 Kids A Day

Fun With Color for 5-A-Day

• BLUE: Fresh Berries with Sweet Vinegar Sauce
• ORANGE: Curried Rice with Roasted Carrots and Apricots
• RED: Creamy Tomato-Pepper Pasta
• GREEN: Broccoli and Green Beans with Ginger Green Sauce
• YELLOW: Springtime Corn and Squash Soup

You'll also find an interactive calculator to rate your health habits and recipes with yogurt such as Snackin' Yogurt and Strawberry Yogurt Split. If you're a health professional, you can get learning materials for teaching 5-A-Day at http://www.5aday.gov.

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