Stay Fit

Fruits and vegetables are among the healthiest of all foods, and the great variety of these foods at the local grocery store makes it easier than every to enjoy great meals and snacks anytime the mood strikes you.

The latest food guidelines recommend that adults eat from five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day.  While that may seem like a lot, it is an important goal to strive for, and a very reachable one.

A serving of a fruit or vegetable is equal to:

 1 medium sized vegetable or fruit (such as an apple, orange or banana)
 2 small fruits (such as kiwi fruit or plums)
 ½ cup of fresh, frozen or canned fruits or vegetables
 ½ cup of 100% fruit juice
 ¼ cup of dried fruit
 1 cup of green salad