Three simple rules

The food and drug administration recommends that we eat 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day(different for each person).  In addition to fruits and vegetables, a healthy diet also includes whole grains, fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products, lean meats, poultry, fish, dry beans, eggs and nuts, and is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt, and added sugars.

The average American eats far fewer fruits and vegetables than they should.  Many even go as far as counting french fries as a serving of veggies!  It's really quite simple...it all comes down to making the right choices and sticking with it. 
 
Follow these three simple rules
1. Eat out less: to avoid temptation, so you know what you are eating, to avoid fried foods, and to save money
2. Fill your fridge and pantry with healthy foods and don't buy junk food: if it's not in your house you won't eat it
3. With each meal, make half of your plate fruit and/or veggies. 
 
Check out this website to determine how many fruits and veggies you need each day: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/