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Fruits and Vegetables

Make half

your plate

fruits and

vegetables.

Choose a variety of colors.

Choose a variety of colors.

Top breakfast

cereal with fresh

fruit.

•Fresh,

•Frozen,

•Canned,

•100% juice all count!

Fruits and vegetables give you energy!

Blend fresh or frozen fruit with fat free milk or yogurt for a smoothie.

Be a role model!

Be a role model!

Choose a variety of fruits and veggies every day!

Outstanding Orange

keeps your eyesight sharp!

Glorious Greens

can help you

maintain a healthy weight!

Work fruits and

vegetables into your

main course - they are

not just for side dishes!

Buy what’s in season! Fruits and veggies in season are generally cheaper.

Pack some crunch in your

lunch! Try apple slices with peanut

butter or carrots and

celery with light ranch dressing.

When fruits and veggies are on sale, buy more and freeze the extras.

Try just one small change:

Pick a crunchy fruit

instead of chips at your snack time.

Swap half the meat in a recipe for beans - it

will fill you up AND

cost less.

Dark green vegetables

give you strong

bones and teeth.

Let your children help!

Have them wash fruits and

vegetables thoroughly before you

prepare a meal together.

Have your child pick out a new

fruit or vegetable

for the family to try!

Add bell peppers, onions, spinach, mushrooms, or

tomatoes to eggs for a quick and

filling omelet for breakfast - or

dinner!

Try piling veggies on

pizza instead of meat.

Mushrooms, peppers,

spinach, or onions make

great toppings!

Soup’s on! Add carrots,

potatoes, greens, and

beans to chicken stock for a delicious

vegetable soup.

Bake apples or pears with a sprinkle of brown sugar for a sweet

and satisfying treat.