Color Your Plate with Fruits and Vegetables!

 

Why eat fruits and vegetables?

Fruits and vegetables are packed full of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Fiber works to regulate digestive health, and it can even help lower cholesterol. Fiber also helps us feel fuller longer, preventing us from snacking throughout the day.

Vitamins and minerals are essential for good health and allow the body to feel good and function properly!

Fruits and vegetables also contain antioxidants, which help our body fight off infections and promote a healthy immune system.

 

The USDA recommends to make HALF your plate fruits and vegetables, so try it today.

Tips for getting more fruits and vegetables in your diet:

-Have a fruit salad for dessert

-Add fresh vegetables to your sandwich or burger

-Try at least one new fruit or vegetable every time you go to the grocery store

-Make your plate colorful with fresh in season fruits and vegetables

 

What’s in season this Spring?

Apricots, pineapple, honeydew melon, strawberries, oranges, asparagus, broccoli, corn, collard and mustard greens, spinach, and green beans

By choosing fruits and vegetables that are in season, you get the most nutrient bang for your buck.