What types of fruits and vegetables are recommended?
All fresh, frozen, dried or canned fruits and vegetables are acceptable, as long as they don’t have added sugars or fats. A diet with dried, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables can be just as nutritious as one with fresh fruits and vegetables. Q: What are some quick and easy ways to add fruits and vegetables to my family’s diet? A: • Add fruit, such as bananas, apples, grapes, berries, peaches and mandarin oranges, to breakfast cereal or oatmeal. • Drink 100% juice instead of soda. • Snack on mini-carrots or dried fruit instead of candy. • Add vegetables and fruits to take-out meals eaten at home. • Add vegetables to canned soups or ready-to-eat meals. Q: What are good sources (10-19% of the Daily Value of the nutrient, per serving) of nutrient rich fruits and vegetables? A: Fruits and vegetables are good sources of many nutrients and fiber.
