Fruits And Veggies: 10 A Day, The Easy Way!

You will be amazed how simple it is to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet. Remember, a serving can be as little as half a cup of cut fruit; half a cup of chopped vegetables (raw or cooked); three quarters cup of vegetable or fruit juice; one cup of lettuce or a single piece of fruit. Add them up, and before you know it you'll be eating 10 day!

Top your favorite breakfast cereal with chopped fresh or dried fruit.
Make a breakfast shake with milk, yogurt and frozen berries or a frozen banana.
Always bring along a sturdy piece of fruit, like an orange or apple, for a quick snack when you're on the go.
Serve fruit - fresh, canned, frozen or poached in the microwave - for dessert.
Order vegetable-topped pizza, or buy it plain and add veggies
you like, such as steamed broccoli, sauted mushrooms or chopped

peppers.
Grill vegetable kabobs for a tasty and festive side dish.
Take half an hour after you shop to cut up all your produce,
then create a bowl of crispy vegetables and a big batch of fruit salad.

They will last several days if stored in airtight containers or plastic

bags.
Throw a bunch of fresh or frozen vegetables in a pot of water
along with canned or dry broth to make soup or, add extra veggies to a

favorite soup or meatloaf recipe.
Always include a fresh vegetable platter with low-fat dip when you serve hors d'oeuvres or a buffet meal.
Stop off at the local juice bar for a vegetable or fruit smoothie, or create your own combos at home.