How to Eat Five Servings of Fruits and Veggies a Day

Consuming five servings of fruits and vegetables on a daily basis is not challenging. Try eating one serving each of fruits and vegetables for all three meals. Add some fruits and vegetables as two snacks during the day to add up to five servings. It really is that easy. Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet will help you get enough fiber. Eating five servings of fruits and vegetables will also help you fill up on healthy foods rather than processed snacks with empty calories.

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Instructions

• 1

  Add fruit to your morning meal.

  Eat a piece of fruit for breakfast. Bananas, grapefruits, oranges or pears are nutritious additions to your morning meal. You can also try one cup of freshly-squeezed orange juice if you would rather drink your serving of fruit. Blueberries can be added to your oatmeal for another option to get your morning serving of fruit. There are about 50 blueberries per serving.

• 2

  Trade a medium-sized apple for your regular mid-morning snack. Eating fruit instead of other processed foods is a healthy way to eat a more balanced diet.

• 3

  Eat a salad for lunch.

  Add veggies to your lunchtime meal. You can easily do this by eating a small salad in addition to soup or a sandwich. You can even make a large salad for your main course. In addition to lettuce, add all of your favorite vegetables to your salad for a more colorful and flavorful meal. Depending on the size of your salad, you may even end up eating more than one serving of vegetables. Two cups of raw, leafy greens can be considered one serving of vegetables.

• 4

  Baby carrots make a delicious snack.

  Eat baby carrots with a side of low-fat ranch dressing as a mid-afternoon snack. Eating 3 oz. of carrots equates to a serving. This is about 3/4 cup of baby carrots.

• 5

  Steamed asparagus with broccoli is a delicious side dish.

  Eat a serving of vegetables for dinner by adding steamed broccoli or steamed asparagus to your meal. A serving size of chopped broccoli is about 1/2 cup. A serving size of asparagus is roughly four spears or 1/2 cup. There are a variety of different vegetables you can add as a side dish, so choose one that suits your tastes.