Feed your need for fruits and veggies
You've been told your whole life to eat up your veggies. But what exactly makes fruits and veggies the good guys of the food world?
It's strong stuff.
Fruits and veggies help keep women's bones healthy and strong.
Rich on nutrients.
Add a good amount of mineral and vitamin deposits to your health bank.
Super hero protection.
They have phytochemicals that help protect against heart disease, stroke and certain cancers.
Get your vegetable quick fix
Here are some easy and convenient ways to load up your plate with fruits and veggies.
It's in the bag.
Look for pre-washed bags of salad, carrots, celery sticks and other salad bar ingredients. It's the good kind of fast food.
Ripe for picking.
Buy produce in varying degrees of ripeness to ensure that you have perfectly ripe fruits and veggies for the end of the week.
Wrap it up.
Wrap washed lettuce leaves in a paper towel to make them last longer.
Refrigerate
apples, asparagus, grapes, cherries and strawberries.
Freeze
peeled dark bananas for smoothies and papaya slices for a healthy frozen snack.
Keep on the counter
garlic, onions, tomatoes, mangos, and some peaches.
Colour your world
Help insure that you are getting the full rainbow of fruits and veggies by eating one serving of produce from each colour group every day. Each colour represents different combinations of nutrients. Download a handy colour-tracking chart at
www.5to10aday.com/en/fruits-veggies-primer/variety-colours
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