by Alice Henneman, MS, RDN
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When you look at your lunch and dinner meals, do you see an amount of fruits and veggies equal to about half your plate? Did you have a fruit or veggie for breakfast? And maybe include one as part of a snack?
Most of us know we should eat more fruits and veggies; most of us don't eat enough. Here are 13 fun ways to eat more fruits and vegetables!
"Compared with people who consume a diet with only small amounts of fruits and vegetables, those who eat more generous amounts as part of a healthful diet are likely to have reduced risk of chronic diseases, including stroke and perhaps other cardiovascular diseases and certain cancers," according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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