Love Those Fruits and Vegetables

1. Love Those Fruits and Vegetables Microsoft Clip Art • How many fruits and vegetables should we eat? • What are the benefits of eating fruits and vegetables? • What are some vegetables? • What are some fruits? By: Mark Morell Microsoft Clip Art

2. Microsoft Clip Art Microsoft Clip Art • We should eat: • 2-4 servings of fruit each day. • 3-5 servings of vegetables each day. • Some benefits of fruits and vegetables: • Reduced risk for stroke and other cardiovascular diseases. • Reduced risk for type 2 diabetes. • Protects against certain cancers. • Diets rich in foods containing fiber reduce the risk of coronary heart disease. • Diets rich in potassium reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help decrease bone loss. • Improved overall health. • Green vegetables: • Broccoli • Beans • Peas • Cucumbers • Celery • Lettuce • Dill • Other Vegetables: • Carrots • Corn • Cauliflower • Onions • Pumpkins • Radish • Eggplant Microsoft Clip Art • Citrusfruits: • Oranges • Grapefruit • Tangerines • Lemons • Limes • Other fruits: • Apples • Grapes • Peaches • Pears • Bananas • Pomegranates • Apricots • Melons • Plums • Berries