Eat more fruits and veggies!
Every day we are flooded with information--sometimes it feels like too much information!--about the kinds of food we should be eating. But try following these easy tips:

• Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and have fun choosing different kinds
• Do not eat much fat, added sugar, and salt
• Eat in moderation

What is a healthy diet?
U.S. dietary guidelines describe a healthy diet as one that has:

• Many fruits and vegetables--3-5 servings a day of vegetables and 2-4 servings of fruits

• Plenty of whole grain bread, cereal, and pasta--6-11 servings a day

• Dairy products such as milk, cheese, and yogurt, using fat-free or low-fat when possible--2-3 servings a day

• Lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts--2-3 servings a day

• Very little saturated fat, transfat, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and sugar

For information on how much is a serving, visit food guide pyramid.

Eating right makes you feel good. Healthier eating could reduce cancer death in the United States by up to 35 percent.

Why are fruits and vegetables important for my health?
Most fruits and vegetables are low in calories and provide key nutrients and fiber. People who eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, compared to people who do not, have reduced risk of diseases that include:

• Stroke

• Type 2 diabetes

• Some types of cancer

• Cardiovascular disease

• Hypertension

• Osteoporosis

Try these quick and easy ways to add fruits and vegetables to your diet!
• Add fruit to your breakfast cereal or oatmeal (not just bananas--try apples, grapes, berries, peaches, or mandarin oranges)

• Snack on baby carrots or dried fruit at work instead of candy

• Add fruits and vegetables from home to your take-out dinner

• Microwave a vegetable to add to your dinner

• Eat some fruit for dessert

You can visit the following websites for more information:
Nutrition.gov: http://www.nutrition.gov
My Pyramid Good Guidance System: http://www.mypyramid.gov
Produce for Better Health: http://www.5aday.org