1.
Keep visible reminders
Keep a bowl of whole fruit on the table, counter, or in the refrigerator.
2.
Think about taste
Buy fresh fruits in season when they may be less expensive and at their peak flavor. Add fruits to sweeten a recipe instead of sugar.
Buy fresh fruits in season when they may be less expensive and at their peak flavor. Add fruits to sweeten a recipe instead of sugar.
3.
Think about variety
Buy
fruits that are dried, frozen, and canned (in water or 100% juice) as well as fresh,
so that you always have a supply on hand.
4.
Don’t forget the
fiber
Make
most of your choices whole or cut-up fruit, rather than juice, for the benefits
that dietary fiber provides.
5.
Be a good role model
Set
a good example for children by eating fruit every day with meals or as snacks.
6.
Include fruit at
breakfast
At
breakfast, top your cereal with bananas, peaches, or strawberries; add
blueberries to pancakes; drink 100% orange or grapefruit juice. Or, try a fruit
mixed with fat-free or low-fat yogurt.
7.
Try fruit at lunch
At
lunch, pack a tangerine, banana, or grapes to eat, or choose fruits from a
salad bar. Individual containers of fruits like peaches or applesauce are easy
and convenient.
8.
Experiment with fruit
at dinner, too
At
dinner, add crushed pineapple to coleslaw, or include orange sections, dried
cranberries, or grapes in a tossed salad. Try fruit salsa on top of fish.
9.
Snack on fruits
Dried
fruits make great snacks. They are easy to carry and store well.
10.
Keep fruits safe
Rinse
fruits before preparing or eating them. Under clean, running water, rub fruits
briskly to remove dirt and surface microorganisms. After rinsing, dry with a
clean towel.
(www.ChooseMyPlate.gov for more
information)
