That’s right, I was in a commercial for Produce for Better Health, and it’s all about eating fruits and veggies! Have a plant!

Have a Plant

Eating more fruits and vegetables, in all forms (fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice), is the single most important action people can take – at all ages and stages of life – to improve overall health and wellbeing. Currently 9 out of 10 Americans are not eating enough fruits and veggies! Most people only eat fruits and vegetables (one serving each) JUST ONCE (or less!) each day. On average, people:

• Eat vegetables about once/day – or approximately 7.5 times each week.
• Eat fruit nearly 6 times (5.8) each week.

How to Eat More

So how do we eat more fruits and vegetables?

• MAKE THE DOING EASY, in- and away-from-home, with EASY planning, shopping, prep and/or cooking techniques.
• MAKE IT ENJOYABLE. Focus on the feelings associated with the eating experience. People who love fruits and vegetables will repeat their positive experiences and share their experiences with others.
• REPEAT. REPEAT. REPEAT. Consistent repetition will turn consciously eating more fruits and vegetables into an unconscious or automatic behavior and, ultimately, a healthy habit.

Recipes

Looking for the recipes in the commercial? Here you go!

• Southwest bean salad – just add some orange juice to the dressing and as many veggies as you like to the salad!
• Veggie fritters – with corn and/or grated zucchini
• Blueberry corn crisp – frozen wild blueberries make this super special