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The USDA defines part of a healthy diet as one that's rich in fruits and vegetables. And while the amount of fruits and veggies needed depends on many factors, the government’s food guidelines recommend consuming an average of 2½ cups a day of vegetables and 1½ cups a day of fruits. Here are some at-a-glance tips to help patients work more fresh fruits and vegetables into their diets.
all forms matter
Frozen:
Add frozen veggies to pasta dishes, sauces, meatloaf and casseroles. Try one of our LEAN CUISINE® Spa Cuisine™ Classics with Twice the Veggies — each entrée delivers 1 cup of vegetables.
Canned:
Top hot or cold cereals with sliced fruits. Add veggies to soups or salads.
Dried:
Grab packs of dried fruits for a quick snack on the go.
100% Juice:
Quench your post-workout thirst or pack 100% juice boxes for your lunch.
Fresh:
Create a colorful salad with fresh fruits or veggies.
how much is a cup?
1cup
1 large banana
1 medium grapefruit
8 large strawberries
12 baby carrots
½ cup
1 medium melon wedge
5 broccoli florets
16 grapes
1 large plum