Take The 5 A Day Challenge

Research continues to find strong links between increased fruit and vegetable consumption and the decreased risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease and stroke. Convincing evidence proves the positive role fruit and vegetable consumption has in the reduced incidence of cataracts, diverticulosis, high blood pressure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, bronchitis, and osteoporosis.

Eating 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables daily will reduce health risks substantially. Strategies to reach this goal include having fruits and vegetables at every meal and choosing fruits and vegetables for snacks.

5 Points to Ponder

1. Eat 5 or more servings for fruits and vegetables daily.
2. Eat at least one high fiber selection a day.
3. Eat cabbage family vegetables several times a week.
4. Enjoy the most colorful fruits and vegetables often.
5. Eat at least one dark green vegetable daily.

Check out the Food Preparation Web Page for tasty recipes to try as you incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your diet.