Baskets of Fruits, Bushels of Vegetables
Top 10 Reasons to Eat More Fruits and Veggies:
1. Add color and texture to your plate
2. Convenience - they can be found fresh, frozen, canned, dried and as 100% juice
3. High in fiber - helps keep you full and your digestive system happy
4. Low in calories, naturally
5. May reduce disease risk - eating plenty of fruits and veggies may help reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers
6. Great source of vitamins and minerals - help you feel healthy and energized from head to toe
7. Variety - there is always something new to try!
8. Quick, natural snack - nature's treat and easy to grab for a snack
9. Fun to eat
10. Taste great!
Even if you're constantly on the go, fruits and vegetables can fit easily into your life. Here are some easy ways to make them part of every meal...
Breakfast
Add some fruit to your cereal
Eat fruit with yogurt and granola
Eat sliced bananas on peanut butter and toast
Add chopped vegetables (onions, tomatoes) to your eggs or omelet
On the go? Make a fresh fruit smoothie for the road!
Snack
Grab a piece of fruit (apple, banana, plum)
Freeze grapes and banana slices on wooden skewers for "fruit on a stick"
Take an individually packaged fresh fruit cup, applesauce, or dried fruit
Choose raw vegetables as an afternoon snack (tip: try dipping in hummus)
Lunch
Eat a salad with - or as -your meal
Add extra vegetables to your sandwich, or try a veggie wrap or veggie fajitas
Short on time? Eat salads and vegetable-based soups
Dinner
Have two vegetables with dinner - try vegetable stir fry or pasta primavera
Add frozen vegetables (peas, broccoli) to casseroles, soups, or pasta
Dessert
Berries - on their own or with yogurt or whipped topping
Where Can You Find Fresh Fruits and Veggies?
Fruits and vegetables are available at local grocery stores, shops, markets, and even some convenience stores. They can also be found at neighborhood farmers markets - Washington State has over 100 farmers markets, and seven of them are right here in the Seattle area. Find them at http://www.wafarmersmarkets.com (list of Washington farmers markets) or at http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org (list of Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Markets members).
For information on nutrition-related health concerns, go to our Nutrition Management Services web page or call us at (206) 860-2208.
Learn more about nutrition management at The Polyclinc's website, The Polyclinic.com and make an appointment today to speak with our physicians about your nutritional needs.
Top 10 Reasons to Eat More Fruits and Veggies:
1. Add color and texture to your plate
2. Convenience - they can be found fresh, frozen, canned, dried and as 100% juice
3. High in fiber - helps keep you full and your digestive system happy
4. Low in calories, naturally
5. May reduce disease risk - eating plenty of fruits and veggies may help reduce the risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers
6. Great source of vitamins and minerals - help you feel healthy and energized from head to toe
7. Variety - there is always something new to try!
8. Quick, natural snack - nature's treat and easy to grab for a snack
9. Fun to eat
10. Taste great!
Even if you're constantly on the go, fruits and vegetables can fit easily into your life. Here are some easy ways to make them part of every meal...
Breakfast
Add some fruit to your cereal
Eat fruit with yogurt and granola
Eat sliced bananas on peanut butter and toast
Add chopped vegetables (onions, tomatoes) to your eggs or omelet
On the go? Make a fresh fruit smoothie for the road!
Snack
Grab a piece of fruit (apple, banana, plum)
Freeze grapes and banana slices on wooden skewers for "fruit on a stick"
Take an individually packaged fresh fruit cup, applesauce, or dried fruit
Choose raw vegetables as an afternoon snack (tip: try dipping in hummus)
Lunch
Eat a salad with - or as -your meal
Add extra vegetables to your sandwich, or try a veggie wrap or veggie fajitas
Short on time? Eat salads and vegetable-based soups
Dinner
Have two vegetables with dinner - try vegetable stir fry or pasta primavera
Add frozen vegetables (peas, broccoli) to casseroles, soups, or pasta
Dessert
Berries - on their own or with yogurt or whipped topping
Where Can You Find Fresh Fruits and Veggies?
Fruits and vegetables are available at local grocery stores, shops, markets, and even some convenience stores. They can also be found at neighborhood farmers markets - Washington State has over 100 farmers markets, and seven of them are right here in the Seattle area. Find them at http://www.wafarmersmarkets.com (list of Washington farmers markets) or at http://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org (list of Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Markets members).
For information on nutrition-related health concerns, go to our Nutrition Management Services web page or call us at (206) 860-2208.
Learn more about nutrition management at The Polyclinc's website, The Polyclinic.com and make an appointment today to speak with our physicians about your nutritional needs.
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