Problem displaying Facebook posts. Backup cache in use. Click to show error. Half Your Plate. When it comes to healthy eating, there is no one-size-fits-all approach! Read our most recent blog post where our HalfYourPlate dietitian Jen breaks down what a dietitian is and how they can help you with your health goals!
See More See Less. What Is A Serving? Go for dark green vegetables such as broccoli, romaine lettuce, and spinach. Go for orange vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes, and winter squash. To be clear, we aren't saying don't aim for nine servings if that feels attainable to you. But don't feel discouraged if that's not in the cards for you yet, because five servings per day can definitely improve your health. Using the AHA guidelines on what a serving looks like, plus the long-standing recommendation to eat five total servings each day, here are nine examples of what your daily intake of fruits and vegetables could look like.
Five servings of vegetables: four cups of lettuce, a half cup of mushrooms and a sweet pepper for good measure. Five servings of produce: one medium banana, one tomato, one orange, a half cup of broccoli and a half cup of carrots. Five servings of produce: one cup of lettuce, one medium banana, one orange, a half cup of cherry tomatoes and a half cup of blueberries.
Five servings of produce: a half cup of blueberries, half a mango, one bell pepper, one avocado and a half cup of carrots. Five servings of produce: a half cup of broccoli, a half cup of blueberries, half a mango, a half cup of sweet pepper and a half cup of mushrooms.
Five servings of vegetables: three cups of lettuce, a half cup of broccoli and a half cup of peppers. Five servings of fruit: a half cup of blueberries, half a mango, one apple and one cup of cantaloupe.
Five servings of produce: a half cup of mushrooms, a half cup of cherry tomatoes, one cup of pineapple and one avocado. The information contained in this article is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as health or medical advice. Always consult a physician or other qualified health provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or health objectives. Bring a piece of fruit for an on-the-go breakfast.
Lunch Add extra vegetables to your sandwich or wrap. If you are eating out, ask for extra vegetables. Make homemade vegetable soup for lunch. If you choose to buy soup from the store, compare nutrition labels and choose the option with the lowest amount of sodium. Build a salad with at least 3 cups of leafy greens.
You can add chopped up vegetable and fruit for added flavor. Top a baked potato with salsa or broccoli. Dinner Make a stir fry for dinner with lots of vegetables.
Grill vegetables with a minimal amount of oil or oil spray on a kebab. Try grilling fruits, including peaches, pineapples and mangoes.
Add extra vegetables to pasta sauces, casseroles and soups. Mix onions, peas, beans, tomatoes, peppers and spinach into these dishes. Steam, microwave or roast vegetables for an easy side dish. You can use either fresh or frozen veggies. Keep frozen and canned foods on hand to easily add to meals.
Incorporate fruit into your dessert.
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