Food For thought...

5 Fruits and Vegetables a Day- It’s worth it!

Did you know?

Diets high in vegetables and fruit protect us against certain kinds of cancer. Estimates

from a multi-study report show that if the only change people made was to include

5 fruits and vegetables in their daily diet, overall cancer rates would decline by 20%. Further estimates included:

•  1 in every 3 cases of lung cancer could be prevented
•  3 in every 4 cases of colon and rectal cancer could be prevented, and
•  1/2 of all breast cancer could be prevented

Serving Sizes

One serving of fruit = 1/2 cup, or 1 small piece of fruit such as an apple or orange.

One serving of vegetable = 1/2 cup cooked and whole cup raw

Tips on adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet- It’s Easy!

•  Add berries, raisins, sliced bananas, or sliced apples to cereal
•  Add shredded carrots, sliced bell peppers, and tomatoes to salads
•  Enjoy tomato or vegetable soup as part of your lunch or dinner
•  Cook green beans in stewed tomatoes for two veggies in one dish