Having Fun with Fruits and Vegetables: Easy Ways to Eat More

Grab an apple, orange, banana, pear, or other piece of portable fruit to eat on-the-go.
Snack on raw veggies like baby carrots, pepper strips, broccoli, and celery.
Pick up ready-made salads from the produce shelf for a quick salad anytime.
Pile spinach leaves, tomatoes, peppers, and onions on your pizza.
Add strawberries, blueberries, bananas and other brightly colored fruits-fresh, frozen, or canned-to your waffles, pancakes, or toast.
Stash bags of dried fruit in your car and at your desk for a convenient snack.
Stir fresh or frozen vegetables into your pasta, noodles, or omelet.
Whip up smoothies made from fresh or frozen berries, ice, and yogurt.
Jazz up your soups or sauces with a can of kidney beans, peas, corn, or green beans.

For additional information on vegetables and fruits, visit www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov