WAYS TO GET MOREFRUITS & VEGETABLES

ON YOUR PLATE

Everyone should consume aminimum of five fruits andvegetable servings every day

REG ISTERED DIET I T IANS RECOMMENDED

Fruits and vegetables are fullof important nutrients thathelp the body feel good andfight off disease

Eating only a few servings aday can leave you at agreater risk of disease,

especially if you'regenetically prone to certainchronic conditions like heartdisease or diabetes

It's a given that eating moreplant base foods is good foryou but with busy schedules,

it's often difficult to get it allin.

HERE ARE SOME T IPS TO FOLLOW

Take Advantage ofFrozen Fruits

Fruits are frozenimmediately after harvestso they retain theirnutritional value, makingthem as good of a sourceas fresh fruits

Thaw them under waterand add to cereals in themorning or to smoothies

Make A CruditePlatter

Serve up some veggies on aplate with some raw veggiesand your favorite dressingfor dipping for busy nights

Carrots, celery, cucumbers,cherry tomatoes, bellpeppers, cauliflower,broccoli, snow peas, andsnap peas all make goodchoices

Keep A Fruit Bowl On The CounterWhen fruit is visible and convenient like a bowl of apples,you're more likely to grab one with lunch or as an inbetween snack. A great strategy especially for kids.

Look For Ways To AddVegetables To What You're

Making

Try adding vegetables toyour sauce or add a sidesalad.

Add some spinach,tomatoes, and fresh basil toscrambled eggs to providemore plants and flavour.

Meatless Mondays

Eat like a vegetarian and eliminate meat for the entire dayThere are endless vegetarian recipes online besides saladsThis will also help cut down grocery cost every week

Have Fruit WithYour Coffee or Tea

Eat one serving of fruit withyour coffee or tea to startyour morning Banana, apples, kiwi,oranges and berries A geat way to fuel yourbody for a morning workout.

Make Kabobs

Grill fruits and vegetableswith lean protein for a greatmeal

Grill pineapples, onions, bellpeppers, peaches, on a lowheat

Fruits As DessertsEat fruits as desserts or add fruits to your favorite dessert Frozen grapes, chocolate covered strawberries or banana,fruit tart and banana pudding are some good options

Getting more fruits and vegetablesin your diet will become easier overtime. Just remember, on those daysyou're too busy to cook a side of vegetable, there is nothing wrongwith frozen blueberries and a rawcarrot

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