5 to 10 a day
Here are 2 articles about the 5-10 fruits and vegetables a day program. You should also visit
this site for more "Did you know" tips.
5to10aday.com
The 5 to 10 a day website's goal "is to reduce the risk of cancer and cardio-vascular disease, by encouraging Canadians to consume at least five servings of vegetables and fruit a day as part of a healthy diet (as described in Canada's Food Guide to Healthy Eating), and as part of a healthy lifestyle. The aim of the campaign is not only to create awareness, but also to change people's eating habits, within a healthy, active lifestyle."
Sad Statistics: While 87% of Canadians know that eating vegetables and fruit can help
prevent certain diseases, only 25% are eating the recommended 5-10 servings
of vegetables and fruit each day, according to a survey conducted as part of
the 5 to 10 a day healthy eating campaign.
I spent some time at their website today, and appreciated their easy to navigate, fact filled pages. They use a fruit/vegetable colour scheme to encourage variety (red, green,white/tan/brown, yellow/orange, and blue/purple) and include some tips on how to get your children to participate. There are articles, recipes, tips, and a "Did you know?" section.
I recommend that you visit this site and study its pages. You can find it at 5to10aday.com
p.s. Can you name at least 1 vegetable and 1 fruit from each of the 5 colours mentioned above? check your answers here.
Above article by Richard Killey
5-10 fruits and vegetables a day - 10 ways to make it happen
You still may be working on your new year's resolutions and with warmer weather on the horizon, we're reminded of our goals to maintain a healthy weight and eat those 5-10 fruits and veggies every day. But if you're wondering how on earth to get your 5-10 daily, here are some tips from Go South! chef Nicole Young:
1. Remember, serving sizes are small - 1/2 cup (125 mL) of chopped vegetables or fruit; or 1 cup (250 mL) of salad greens are all you need for one serving.
2. Add fruit to your morning cereal or oatmeal (i.e. strawberries or blueberries).
3. Make a fruit smoothie for breakfast or for a snack during the day.
4. Buy packaged ready-cut veggies or prepare them ahead of time for quick snacks (i.e. celery sticks, green pepper strips).
5. Snack on individually packaged fruit cups during the day. Choose fruit cups that are packed in their own juice.
6. Add a variety of vegetables (i.e. chopped spinach or green peppers) to your favourite tomato sauce.
7. Make sure the fruit juice you buy is 100% pure fruit juice.
8. Eat a 1/4 cup (50 mL) dried fruit as a snack.
9. Snack on veggies and dip and keep them handy for your kids.
10. Remember, variety helps. Visit the Go South Produce website for additional suggestions for using fresh produce from the Southern U.S.
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