Top Ten Reasons to Eat More Fruits and Vegetables

We all know we should incorporate more fruits and vegetables into our diets.  Here are 10 more reasons if you need them!

1. Color and Texture - fruits and veggies add color, texture, and appeal to your plate.
2. Convenience - fruits and vegetables are nutritious in any form - fresh, frozen, canned, dried, and 100% juice, so they are ready when you are!
3. Fiber - fruits and veggies provide fiber that helps fill you up and keeps your digestive system happy.
4. Low in Calories - fruits and veggies are naturally low in calories.
5. May Reduce Disease Risk - eating plenty of fruits and veggies may help reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers.
6. Vitamins & Minerals - fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals that help you feel healthy and energized.
7. Variety - fruits and veggies are available in an almost infinite variety - there's always something new to try!
8. Quick, Natural Snack - fruits and veggies are nature's treats and easy to grab for a snack.
9. Fun to Eat! Some crunch, some squirt, some you peel, some you don't, and some you can grow right in your own backyard.
10. Fruits and Veggies are Nutritious AND Delicious!

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