S E P T EMBER I S F RU I T S & V EGG I E S -

MORE MAT T E R S MONTHP e o p l e w h o e a t m o r e v e g e t a b l e s a n d f r u i t s a s p a r t o f a n o v e r a l l

h e a l t h y d i e t a r e l i k e l y t o h a v e a r e d u c e d r i s k o f c h r o n i c d i s e a s e s .

F r u i t a n d V e g e t a b l e s p r o v i d e n u t r i e n t s v i t a l f o r h e a l t h a n d

m a i n t e n a n c e o f y o u r b o d y .

1 . Keep a bowl of fruit handy where the whole family can see i t .

2. Cut up fruits and veggies ahead of t ime so they're ready for a quick,

healthy snack.

3. Consider convenience when shopping. Try pre-cut packages of fruit and

veggies for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not

have added sugars.

4. Sauté some veggies with ol ive oi l and add your favorite spices. Dunk

them in your favorite dressing, hummus, or low-fat dip.

5. Throw baby carrots or grapes into a bag and take them with you for an

easy snack on the go. The t iny versions of most vegetables actual ly tend

to be sweeter and have more f lavor in each bite.

6. Whether i t 's strawberry-banana, green tea and blueberry, or a fruit and

veggie mix, smoothies are an easy way to drink up your fruit and veggie

servings.

6 T I P S T O F I T MORE F RU I T S & V EG E T A B L E S I N T O YOUR DA Y :

Resources: ChooseMyPlate.Gov, and Rodale's Organic Life