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Comprehensive Guide to Fruits and Nutritional Benefits from Nebraska

Discover the variety of fruits available in Nebraska, including tips on safety, daily servings, and the importance of fruit in your diet. Learn how to select, store, and prepare fruits for optimal health benefits.

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Comprehensive Guide to Fruits and Nutritional Benefits from Nebraska

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  1. FRUITS

  2. Fruits & Nebraska

  3. Fruits & Nebraska

  4. Nebraska Fruits

  5. What foods are in the Fruit Group? Any fruit or 100% fruit juice counts as part of the Fruit Group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen, or dried, and may be whole, cut-up, or pureed.

  6. How much fruit is needed daily? • 1 - 1 ½ Cups • Half your plate should be vegetables & fruits

  7. Why is it important to eat fruit? • Great Source of Vitamins • Low in: • Fat • Sodium • Calories

  8. Fruit Safety – Step 1 1 Rinse fruits before preparing or eating them.

  9. Fruit Safety – Step 2 2 Under clean, running water, rub fruits briskly with your hands to remove dirt and surface microorganisms.

  10. Fruit Safety – Step 3 3 Dry with a clean cloth towel or paper towel after rinsing.

  11. Fruit Safety – Step 4 4 Keep fruits separate from raw meat, poultry and seafood while shopping, preparing, or storing.

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