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More Matters
Yes, more does
matter, especially when we’re talking about eating fruits and vegetables.
Surveys continue to show that very few of us eat enough of these nutrient-packed
powerhouses. This is truly a shame because we are missing not just some
important nutrients but also wonderful flavors, textures and colors.
As you read
through this list of tips, hopefully you’ll find one or two that will help you
and your family eat more fruits and vegetables.
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oatmeal or other breakfast cereal with dried apricots, cranberries, cherries
or raisins. When berries are in season, use them instead.
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pancakes and waffles with fresh, frozen or canned fruit.
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Make a
breakfast, lunch or snack wrap by thinly spreading peanut butter on a small
flour tortilla. Wrap a peeled banana, sliced apple or dried fruit in the
tortilla.
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Carry an
apple or pear in your briefcase to work for a mid-morning snack.
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Make an
easy, healthy snack mix by combining unsweetened cereal (like wheat squares
or oat circles) with nuts and dried fruit.
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Add sliced
cucumber, sweet green or red peppers, zucchini to your sandwich in place of,
or with, lettuce and tomato.
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Add
colorful veggies like sliced red, yellow or green peppers, red onion,
broccoli, mushrooms, spinach to frozen pizza before baking.
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