Eating Smart with Fruit and Vegetables

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Eating 2 to 2½ cups (4 to 5 servings) each of fruits and vegetables every day as part of an overall healthy diet pattern may reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease, including heart attack and stroke. Challenge yourself to add ½ cup (one serving) of fruit and vegetables a day. Even adding small amounts is a powerful step toward a healthier, longer life.

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EmPOWERED to Serve Health Lesson – Eating Smart with Fruits and Vegetables | Eating fruit and vegetables is a key to good health. But, most of us don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables to meet our body’s needs.  About 75% of the U.S. population has an eating pattern that is low in fruits and vegetables.

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Eating Smart with Fruits and Vegetables

Adding more fruits and vegetables to a healthy diet is a powerful step toward a healthier, longer life. 

Learn how to ditch the junk, give your body the nutrient-dense fuel it needs, and love every minute of it!