Fruit and Veggies - More Matters Month
- 1. SEPTEMBER IS FRUITS & VEGGIES - MORE MATTERS MONTH P e o p l e w h o e a t m o r e v e g e t a b l e s a n d f r u i t s a s p a r t o f a n o v e r a l l h e a l t h y d i e t a r e l i k e l y t o h a v e a r e d u c e d r i s k o f c h r o n i c d i s e a s e s . F r u i t a n d V e g e t a b l e s p r o v i d e n u t r i e n t s v i t a l f o r h e a l t h a n d m a i n t e n a n c e o f y o u r b o d y . 1. Keep a bowl of fruit handy where the whole family can see it. 2. Cut up fruits and veggies ahead of time so they're ready for a quick, healthy snack. 3. Consider convenience when shopping. Try pre-cut packages of fruit and veggies for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars. 4. Sauté some veggies with olive oil and add your favorite spices. Dunk them in your favorite dressing, hummus, or low-fat dip. 5. Throw baby carrots or grapes into a bag and take them with you for an easy snack on the go. The tiny versions of most vegetables actually tend to be sweeter and have more flavor in each bite. 6. Whether it's strawberry-banana, green tea and blueberry, or a fruit and veggie mix, smoothies are an easy way to drink up your fruit and veggie servings. 6 TIPS TO FIT MORE FRUITS & VEGETABLES IN TO YOUR DAY: Resources:?ChooseMyPlate.Gov,?and?Rodale's?Organic?Life