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Welcome To. What is Project FRESH ? An educational program providing participants with coupons to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmer's markets . How do I use my Project FRESH coupons? Bring coupons to Project FRESH approved farmers’ markets

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  1. Welcome To

  2. What is ProjectFRESH? • An educational program providing participants with coupons to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmer's markets

  3. How do I use my ProjectFRESH coupons? • Bring coupons to ProjectFRESH approved farmers’ markets • Select fruits and vegetables where the ProjectFRESHsign is displayed

  4. How do I use my ProjectFRESHcoupons? • Each coupon= $2.00 (1 booklet of coupons= $20) • Redeem for full dollar amount or pay the extra • No change is allowed

  5. How do I use my ProjectFRESH coupons? • The person who signs the coupon booklet (or their proxy) must be the same person who uses and signs the coupons at the market • Lost or stolen Project FRESH coupons will not be replaced

  6. What can I buy with my ProjectFRESH coupons? • Non-processed fruit and vegetables grown in Michigan • Examples: Apples, Lettuce, Green Beans, Blackberries, Celery, Bell Peppers • Not allowed: Non-produce items like cheese, cider, or nuts. 

  7. Benefits of fruits and vegetables • Reduce our risk of: • Certain types of cancer • Heart disease • Developing kidney stones • Type II Diabetes • High blood pressure • May help to decrease bone loss

  8. Fruits and vegetables are… • Naturally low in calories, sodium, fat, and cholesterol • High in vitamins, minerals, and fiber • Helpful in maintaining a healthy weight

  9. My Plate suggests making half your plate fruits and vegetables • Your fruit and vegetable recommendations may vary depending on your gender, age, and activity level • To calculate your exact needs please visit http://www.choosemyplate.gov/myplate/index.aspx

  10. Do you think you are eating the recommended cups of fruits and vegetables every day?

  11. ½ cup of fruit = ½ cup of vegetables = • 1 medium size fruit (tennis ball size) • ½ cup canned fruit, or cup up raw • ½ cup (4 oz.) 100% fruit juice • ¼ cup dried fruit • 1 small banana • 16 grapes • ½ cup raw or cooked vegetables • ½ cup (4 oz.) 100% vegetable juice • 1 cup raw leafy vegetables • ½ medium potato • 1 medium carrot • 1 small ear of corn Let’s break this down into a serving size to see how it may add up…

  12. Vegetables differ in their nutrient content so it is very important to eat a variety. • A good way to remember this is to eat a “rainbow of colors” to get a variety of nutrients.

  13. How can YOU add more fruits and veggies into your snacks and meals? Any ideas??

  14. Add fruit to yogurt or oatmeal • Fill your omelet or scrambled eggs with vegetables such as mushrooms, peppers, or onions • Load your pizza with veggies • Add chopped or pureed vegetables to meatloaf, casseroles, and pasta • Make a fruit smoothie

  15. REMEMBER! Use all Project FRESH coupons by October 31st, 2011

  16. Thank you for coming! Enjoy your fresh fruits and veggies!

  17. Acknowledgements A special thank you to Allison Rueff for her contributions to this presentation

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