Jul 1, 2011

Eat Your Roughs!

The average person consumes 3 daily servings of fruit & vegetables when 5 to 13 servings are recommended, depending on caloric intake. A tried and true connection to a healthy diet and for good reason; ward off heart disease and stroke, control blood pressure, prevent types of cancer, and maintain proper gastrointestinal health.

 


Some tips to get more goodness in your day: 
1. Keep It Where You Can See It: 
Cut a bowl of fruit and leave it on the counter.
 

2. A Serving at Every Meal: 
Fill half your plate with veg at your next meal.
 

3. Keep a Wide Variety Available: 
Avoid the rut and try new produce.
 

4. Make it into a Meal: 
Try new recipes where the veg is center stage.