Suche
Do you have the best intentions but ultimately struggle to get the recommended five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day? Don't worry, you're not alone. In fact, very few people reach the recommended amount.
Begin your quest to increase your product intake by measuring where you are right now. Do you eat one serving a day or four? From there, set a realistic goal, e.g. B. increasing your intake by one or two servings per day. Next, plan the goal of producing the shot into your day. Once you've reached your goal and maintained it for several weeks, consider setting a new goal until you finally reach the recommended amounts per day for optimal health.
Here are 10 tips to make it easier to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your family's meals and snacks:
• Wash and cut fresh vegetables after purchasing them. This makes them easier to take with you throughout the week and reduces the risk of them being forgotten and going bad.
• Store fresh, frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables in visible locations in the refrigerator, pantry, shelves and countertops.
• Throw away the candy jar! Instead, place a bowl of washed apples, oranges, bananas, and other ready-to-eat fruits on the table.
• Have a sweet tooth? Try eating fruit with yogurt for dessert.
• Add a vegetable tray with dip for a healthy pre-dinner snack.
• Make it a habit to include a side salad with a mix of leafy greens for lunch and/or dinner.
• Add vegetables like spinach, tomatoes, peppers and avocado to sandwiches
• Add vegetables to your pizza.
• Make fruit smoothies for breakfast and snacks.
• Include at least one serving of vegetables and/or fruits in all snacks and meals throughout the day.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
American Council on Exercise
ACE Fit Facts: Bring the color of the rainbow into your family