National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month
Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables month this June with these colorful and tasty foods. Fruits and vegetables provide a variety of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fiber — while remaining naturally low in calories, fat and sodium. In addition, they lower your risk of developing certain chronic diseases — and help you maintain a healthy weight. Whether you fancy a market, or just grow the fruits and veggies at home, enjoy any combination of these delectable delights to kick off your summer right.
It's easy to eat more fruit and vegetables with our Fruit and Vegetable Guide. It offers practical tips that don’t require big changes to the way you or your family eats.
- Fruit and Vegetable Guide (2 meg PDF) Celebrate National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables month this June with these colorful and tasty foods. Fruits and vegetables provide a variety of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and fiber — while remaining naturally low in calories, fat and sodium. In addition, they lower your risk of developing certain chronic diseases — and help you maintain a healthy weight. Whether you fancy a market, or just grow the fruits and veggies at home, enjoy any combination of these delectable delights to kick off your summer right.
Follow Healthy for Good on Facebook and Twitter for a whole month of tips and tricks on how you can Add Color! Every week, we’ll feature recipes, ideas and videos related to each of these weekly themes – all focused on helping you get more fruits and veggies on your plate.
Weekly Themes:
- Week 1: #AddColor On A Budget
- Week 2: Store It Right, Keep It Fresh
- Week 3: Cook in Color
- Week 4: Bump Up the Fruits & Veggies