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1 How Many Times Do You Eat Fruit & Veggies in a Day?
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2 To Refrigerate or Not: That is The Question
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3 Fruit & Vegetable of the Month Club: Cactus
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4 Healthy Eating Tip: Spend More on Veggies Than Supplements
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5 Are You a Fruit Person or Veggie Person?
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6 Healthy Eating Tip: Wash Produce You're Going to Peel
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7 Can You Identify the Produce?
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8 How Many Servings of Fruits and Veggies Do You Eat Daily?
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10 How Many Servings of Fruits and Veggies Do You Eat Daily?
It seems we really are a nation who like to see meat and potatoes on our dinner plate. The CDC recently reported that American just are not eating enough fruits and veggies. Only 32.5 percent of the population eats two servings of fruit daily and that stats of eating vegetables is even worse; only 26.6 percent of Americans are eating three servings of veggies per day. And frankly, I find that Read more
I am a health food nut who craves broccoli and apples, so the new Europoean study that found that increased fruit and veggie intake doesn't do much to decrease cancer risk won't affect my eating habits. This new eight-year study involved collecting self-reported dietary and lifestyle habits of 478,478 people from 10 Western European countries and found that consuming two extra servings of fruit Read more
On the heels of the good news that cancer deaths are down comes America's grade on health — a C-minus. It may be a passing grade, but just barely. Although we all know eating well and exercising regularly are key to good health, as a nation we are seriously slacking. One surprising statistic was that smoking rates had barely budged in 18 years. I find this shocking because quitting smoking is Read more
Last night on the Biggest Loser a lot of the contestants were not able to identify certain foods in the produce section of the grocery store. Fruits and veggies can be hard to identify but knowing what's what is key to eating a healthy diet, so I'm curious how well you know your produce. Take this little quiz and see if you can identify different types of produce. Question 1 of 10These are called Read more
You're probably already eating a good amount of fruits and vegetables but are you washing them all? I recently went to eat a banana and someone said, "Aren't you going to wash that first?" I thought, well no because I am going to peel it. But should I? So I did a little investigative work and here is what I found out: you should wash all fruits and vegetables, even those that you only eat the Read more
Food psychologist Dr. Brian Wansink has recently made the comparison between fruit lovers and veggie lovers to come up with these findings: Compared to the average person, vegetable lovers: Like to try new recipes and entertain at home Enjoy spicy foods Think you cook nutritiously Enjoy an occasional glass of wine Compared to the average person, fruit lovers: Often eat dessert with Read more
When browsing a health-food store, it can be tempting to spend a good bit of time (and money) in the supplement aisle. While supplements are a good safety net for filling the nutrient gaps created by not eating all your fruits and veggies, you should not rely on them. Almost all nutritionists will tell you that supplements are a good supplement (hence the name) to fruits and veggies, but they Read more
If you are getting bored with the same old fruits and veggies you're eating with your five-a-day plan, then you may want to start learning about some more unusual items that you may want to add to your diet now and again. The FDC's Fruit & Vegetable of the Month Club is a great reference for trying out new stuff. There is a new featured fruit or vegetable each month complete with a recipe. Read more
Maybe you're on a quest to get your five fruits and vegetables in a day, but the darn things go bad before you even get a chance to enjoy them. What gives? According to VegetarianTimes.com, some fruits emit ethylene, an odorless, colorless gas that speeds ripening and can lead to the premature decay of nearby ethylene-sensitive vegetables. So the first trick to keeping produce fresh is to Read more
Recent reports are showing that while most of us know the benefits of eating enough fruits and vegetables in a day, we aren't actually eating them. In fact only 32.6 percent of adults are eating fruit two or more times per day, and only 27.2 percent are eating vegetables three or more times a day. The recommended amount is currently at least five (fruits or veggies, or both) a day. So I am Read more
