Add More Fruits and Vegetables

We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us.
Yet most of us don't make the effort to eat them
as much as we should.
Many of us are aware that fruits and vegetables can
help prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular
disease and cancer, as well as aid in weight loss,
but surveys have shown that 78% of Americans
do not even eat five servings per day,
the amount recommended by the FDA.

When we look at our culture, it doesn't come as much

of asurprise to learn that the two most commonly

consumed fruits and/or vegetables are

French fries and ketchup.

These foods are easily accessible,
and some might say cheap. It seems that although
we know what is good for us,
we do not always do what is right.

It is not unrealistic, or difficult, to eat five servings
of fruits and vegetables each day.
It may actually surprise you to learn what counts as a
single serving. Here are just a few examples:

* One small wedge of watermelon
* 12 baby carrots
* 8 large strawberries
* 1 large banana
* 2 large stalks of celery

An easy way to add more fruits and vegetables is to

add them to things we are already eating.

Think about adding strawberries or blueberries to

your waffles or pancakes, or add spinach,

broccoli or mushrooms to your egg or egg

white omelet. Use vegetables as a topping on

pizza; add lettuce, tomato and onion to your sandwich.

For a snack, toast whole grain bread with peanut butter

and add banana slices. And always try eating at least two

vegetables with dinner.

These simple steps will easily and quickly help you reach

your five recommended servings.

By: Rachel Lukasavige

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