EAT 7 SERVINGS OF FRUITS AND/OR VEGETABLES TODAY!
Your body will thank you for putting nourishing foods into it!
Here's the scoop:
What? - Eat 7 servings of fruits and/or veggies today!
Why? - You are what you eat! As a divine individual, your body is a temple and littering is strictly prohibited! The vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and antioxidants in fresh fruits and vegetables are unmatched. Eating whole nutrient rich foods reduces the risk for heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, certain types of cancer and so much more. Fruits and vegetables are functional too! They can improve your mood, boost your energy, and clear up infections. Your diet should be rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables. Your mind and body will thank you!
How? - Use these tips if you aren't used to consuming this many servings or want to make today's challenge easier for yourself.
1. Keep fruit out where you can see it. That way you'll be more likely to eat it. Keep it out on the counter or in the front of the fridge.
2. Get some every meal, every day. Try filling half your plate with vegetables at each meal. Serving up salads, stir fry, or other vegetable-rich fare makes it easier to reach this goal. Bonus points if you can get some fruits and vegetables at snack time, too.
3. Explore the produce aisle and choose something new. Variety is the key to a healthy diet. Get out of a rut and try some new fruits and vegetables.
4. Bag the potatoes. Choose other vegetables that are packed with more nutrients and more slowly digested carbs. Read the "Carbohydrates" section of The Nutrition Source to learn how to add good carbs to your diet.
5. Make it a meal. Try some new recipes where vegetables take center stage, such as asparagus with warm tarragon-pecan vinaigrette, or spicy broccolini with red pepper.
Ready, set, GROW!
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