GiveMe5

Pile your plate!
5 Reasons to eat MORE fruits and veggies:

1. They’re convenient.

Fruits and vegetables are nutritious in any form – fresh, frozen, canned, dried – so they’re ready when you are.

2. They’re good for you.

Fruits and veggies are naturally low in calories, but packed full of fiber, vitamins and minerals.

3. They offer variety.

Fruits and veggies are available in an almost infinite variety. There’s always something new to try for every snack or meal.

4. They’re an all-natural snack.

Brightly colored and full of flavor, fruits and veggies are nature’s treat.

5. They’re fun to eat.

Some crunch, some squirt, some you peel, some you don’t, and some grow right in your own backyard.

Tips for picky eaters

• Set a good example: have a fruit or veggie with every meal – children are more likely to eat what parents eat.
• Get them involved: invite kids to pick produce at the store and help with the washing  and preparing at home
• Keep a stash: store washed and chopped fruits and veggies in plastic containers so they are ready to go. Keep a fruit basket on the kitchen counter.

Play “Hide the Veggies”

• Shred carrots or zucchini for meatloaf.
• Toss chopped veggies into pasta sauces.
• Use mashed sweet potatoes to thicken stews, soups, and gravies.

Experiment with New Recipes

• Chop fruit and add to oatmeal, waffles, pancakes, cereal or yogurt.
• Grill vegetable kabobs as part of a barbecue meal.
• Use a spiralizer to make veggies fun.

For additional recipes check out our Pinterest page