Eat 5 Servings of Fruits and Vegetables
HEALTHY LIVING HABIT #4
KEY POINTS:
- Eating more colorful fruits and vegetables
- Improves nutritional quality
- Helps in keeping you more satisfied during and after your meals because of the higher fiber and nutrient content
- Allows you to get more variety
How to be successful with this habit:
“Eat the rainbow!” Add as much variety as possible to get the most out of your vitamins and minerals. Plus, it keeps you from getting bored!
Start with fruits and veggies you know you will enjoy and actually eat. Then branch out once you feel comfortable.
Plan and prep! Make your life easier by doing things like:
Chop your veggies ahead of time
Roast a variety of vegetables to munch on the whole week
Fill up about ½ your plate with vegetables at each meal
Make a list before you go shopping
Write out some simple meals you plan on making with your veggies
Understand the proper portion size
Vegetables: 1-2 fists
Fruits: 1 cupped handful