So many of us are faced with the challenge of trying to include vegetables and fruits in our daily diet, as well as provide for our children. Here are a few helpful ideas and a great web site that can assist you.
*The following vegetables and fruits are the top five choices for children according to NPD Group.
Vegetables: Corn, Green Beans, Carrots, Peas and Mixed Vegetables
Fruits: Oranges, Apples, Bananas, Grapes and Strawberries
Serve one or two of these vegetables and fruits every day, or whatever produce your children prefer. They will eventually try new produce; however it is important to provide them with the nutrients that they need, so fill them up with the produce that they like.
*Source: NPD Group National Eating Trends data
Check out www.cdc.gov, this web site is a great tool to assist you in figuring out the amount of fruits and vegetables that adults and children should eat every day.
Examples of serving size:
1 small apple equals 1 cup, 1 small banana equals ½ cup, 16 grapes equal ½ cup
6 baby carrots equal ½ cup, ½ sweet potato equals ¼ cup
Dried fruits and nuts are great for snacks!
*The following vegetables and fruits are the top five choices for children according to NPD Group.
Vegetables: Corn, Green Beans, Carrots, Peas and Mixed Vegetables
Fruits: Oranges, Apples, Bananas, Grapes and Strawberries
Serve one or two of these vegetables and fruits every day, or whatever produce your children prefer. They will eventually try new produce; however it is important to provide them with the nutrients that they need, so fill them up with the produce that they like.
*Source: NPD Group National Eating Trends data
Check out www.cdc.gov, this web site is a great tool to assist you in figuring out the amount of fruits and vegetables that adults and children should eat every day.
Examples of serving size:
1 small apple equals 1 cup, 1 small banana equals ½ cup, 16 grapes equal ½ cup
6 baby carrots equal ½ cup, ½ sweet potato equals ¼ cup
Dried fruits and nuts are great for snacks!
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