Add COLOR to Your Food With Fruits and Vegetables (Hint: Keep your plate bright!)

Fruits and Vegetables are: Low in calories, fat, and cholesterol High in vitamins –Vitamins A and C Packed with minerals and fiber The foundation of a healthy diet

Healthy starts with color Green Fruits and Veggies Red and Orange Fruits and Veggies Yellow Fruits and Veggies Let’s take a look at these foods by color: Start by adding color to your plate:

Green Fruits and Vegetables Rich in essential nutrients Contain lutein and folate Good for: – healthy vision – strong bones and teeth – lowering the risks of certain cancers

Red and Orange Fruits and Veggies Contain the antioxidant beta-carotene High in Vitamin C A great source of fiber Keeps the heart healthy Protects against cancer

Yellow Fruits and Veggies Contain carotenoids Vitamin A Can improve immune system function Reduces the risk of –Cancer –heart disease

Recipe: Strawberries with Almond-Yogurt Cream Ingredients: -8 oz. plain fat-free yogurt -1 Tbsp brown sugar -1/4 tsp almond extract -1/2 tsp fine lemon peel -1 ½ cups strawberries -sliced almonds 1.Spoon yogurt into a small bowl. 2.Stir in brown sugar, almond extract, and lemon peel. 3.Halve strawberries. Gently stir in yogurt mixture. 4.Sprinkle with almonds.

Strawberries with Almond-Yogurt Nutrition Facts Recipe is low in fat High in dietary fiber High in vitamin C Delicious and filling

Fiber in Fruit vs. Dessert Foods Craving sweets? -Eat fruit! -Fiber in fruit vs. dessert items

Ways to Eat More Fruits and Veggies Slice bananas or peaches onto your morning cereal Top pizzas with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, spinach, basil and grated zucchini Ask for extra lettuce and tomato on your sandwich Eat at least two vegetables with dinner

Add Color to your Plate!