Professional
Suggestions for Increasing Fruit & Vegetable Intake
- Try one new fruit or vegetable each week
- Double normal serving size for vegetables
- Eat fruit on cereal (not just bananas but also apples, grapes, berries, peaches & mandarin oranges)
- Eat fruit as a snack
- Eat dried fruit instead of candy
- Drink fruit or vegetable juice instead of soft drinks
- Drink fruit smoothies or shakes made from fruit & ice, fruit & milk, or fruit & ice cream
- Have fruit salad for dessert (layer a fruit parfait with yogurt, nuts, & oatmeal)
- Take raw vegetable platters to parties (include other vegetables besides celery & carrot sticks)
- Add vegetables to favorite entrees (tacos, spaghetti, lasagna, pizza)
- Make frozen fruit kabobs for snacks
- Eat vegetarian meals more often
Remember, raw fruits & vegetables often have the most nutritional value!
Always wash your fruits & vegetables & buy organic when possible.
Visit www.EWG.org for more information about organic produce.
