What Does A Day Of Fruits And Vegetables Look Like

 What Does a Day of Fruits and Vegetables Look Like?   



What Does a Day of Fruits and Vegetables Look Like?   

What Does a Day of Fruits and Vegetables Look Like?

What Does a Day of Fruits and Vegetables Look Like?

We all know we should be eating more fruits and veggies-but many of us fall short on the daily recommended amount. For most adults that’s 2 cups of fruit and 2.5 to 3 cups of vegetables (it’s recommended that men get a little more veg). Only 14 percent of adults are getting the recommended amount of vegetables and only 18 percent get enough fruit. That’s really low, especially when you think about how good they are for you. Produce is loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Here are 8 ways you can get the recommended daily amount of fruits and vegetables (2 cups of fruit, 2 1/2 cups of vegetables).

Day 1

Day 1   

1 small apple (2.5" diameter)½ cup dried fruit (raisins, prunes, apricots)1 cup broccoli, cooked2 cups raw leafy greens + ½ cup cherry tomatoes

Day 2

Day 2   

1 cup diced watermelon1 large peach1 cup baby carrots (about 12 baby carrots)1 cup black beans½ cup shredded cabbage

Day 3

Day 3   

1 cup pineapple1 medium pear1 cup cucumber1 cup red peppers1 large stalk of celery

Day 4

Day 4   

1 large orange1 cup applesauce (unsweetened)1 cup cooked cauliflower1 cup mushrooms½ cup green peas

Day 5

Day 5   

8 large strawberries1 cup diced plums (about 2 large plums)1 cup green beans1 cup diced onions1/2 cup diced potato

Day 6

Day 6   

1 medium (4" diameter) grapefruit1 large banana1 large baked sweet potato1 cup Brussels sprouts1 small green pepper

Day 7

Day 7   

1 cup frozen mixed berries1 cup grapes1 cup spaghetti squash1 small raw whole tomato2 cups raw kale

Day 8

Day 8   

1 cup diced cantaloupe1 cup blueberries2 cups salad greens1 cup chopped cucumber½ small ear corn

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