Tips on Getting More Fruits and Vegetables Into Your Life


by Bob Curley on September 17, 2010



Few Americans eat as much fruit and vegetables as they need for a healthy diet, but eMaxHealth writer Tyler Woods, Ph.D., offers some helpful strategies for getting your greens and more:



■Bring apples, pears, bananas, grapes, oranges and cherry tomatoes to work: they don’t require refrigeration

■Keep your fruits and vegetables on the countertop or table where you’ll see them and remember to grab them when you need a snack

■Fill your cookie jar with dried fruits for a quick, sweet snack

■Drink 100% juice or vegetable juice

■Use applesauce as a dip for other vegetables or a substitute for butter or oil when cooking

■Eat frozen vegetables for quick and easy servings

■Pre-cut fruits and vegetables for another quick snack. Add the fruit to cereal, the veggies to pasta dishes

■Use a food processor to finely chop vegetables for soups and sauces

■Add fruit to your main meal, such as salad toppings or to accompany meat dishes

■Top pizza or omelets with fresh vegetables

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