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9/30/12 2:24 A

.....Day 30


Call on your creativity.Keep coming up with new and interesting ways to get those fruits in veggies. You'll be on your way to 5 a day (or more) in no time.

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9/29/12 7:38 A

......DAY 29


Sweeten with fruit.Who needs candy or cookies for dessert? Berries,melon, dates and tropical fruits are naturally sweet ways to end your meal.

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9/28/12 8:56 A

.......DAY 28


Prep ahead of time.Wash, slice, and dice as many as you can. Store your prepared produce in clear containers at the front of your fridge.This way you'll see it and can easily reach for quick snacks and meals.

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9/27/12 7:16 A

..........DAY 27


Boost store bought meals. Most frozen, canned or boxed meals seriously lack fresh ingredients. Add nutrition and health to prepared meals by adding extra veggies to the mix.Heat them together,mix and serve.

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9/26/12 9:03 A

Thank you for reading the suggestions....hope you find them helpful.


...........DAY 26



Call on comfort foods. It's easy to make them healthier! Add broccoli to macaroni & cheese, berries to ice cream, and frozen peas to casseroles to help meet your daily quota.

Edited by: WHISPERINGPINE9 at: 9/26/2012 (09:04)

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9/25/12 1:14 P

Wow! Great ideas thanks!

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9/25/12 9:02 A

.........DAY 25


Dress up your salad.Trade that iceberg lettuce for a nutritious blend of leafy Romaine, chickpeas,roasted red peppers, carrots and plump tomatoes. Anything goes in salad—even fruit!

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9/24/12 8:51 A

.....DAY 24



Add pizzazz to pizza. Load up your next pizza with spinach, artichokes,red onion,tomatoes and
pineapple instead of fatty meats and extra cheese.

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9/23/12 9:34 A

.......DAY 23


Ditch the energy bars. Besides being expensive and highly processed, you can get a better boost of energy and nutrition from portable fruits! Try 100% fruit leathers, dried fruit, apples, bananas, grapes and more.

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9/22/12 11:43 A

......DAY 22


Dine out smart. Many ethnic dishes are naturally healthy and loaded with veggies.Try Mexican, Indian,Japanese or Thai cuisine, keeping an eye out for vegetable-based meals.

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9/21/12 10:04 A

......DAY 21


Drink up. Enjoy a chilled glass of 100% fruit or vegetable juice instead of coffee,tea or soda.One 6-8 oz glass of juice is a delicious way to down a serving of fruit or vegetables!

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9/20/12 9:06 A

......DAY 20


Enjoy vegetablebased soups. Look for canned soups that are loaded with veggies. If your favorite is low on veggies, add fresh tomatoes,spinach, peppers or cabbage.

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9/19/12 11:06 A

Support farmers.You'll find a variety of local, seasonal (and often organic) produce at your farmer's market. It's fresher and less expensive than food that travels long distances to get to a store.

Chill out. Frozen fruits and veggies can be more nutritious than "fresh" ones that have sat for a several days. Add them to almost any dish to increase your daily intake!

Edited by: WHISPERINGPINE9 at: 9/19/2012 (11:07)

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9/18/12 7:08 A

........DAY 18


Make extra. When cooking vegetables, makes 2-3 times more than you need. Store the extra away for tomorrow. You'll be more likely to eat them when they're convenient to prepare.



Edited by: WHISPERINGPINE9 at: 9/18/2012 (07:09)

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9/17/12 9:21 A

........DAY 17


Have a berry breakfast! Top your cereal, oatmeal, pancakes or waffles with a handful of fresh
berries to start your day with a serving of fruit. Raisins, apricots, and bananas also pair well
with these breakfast foods.

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9/16/12 8:23 A

.......DAY 16

Don't forget about dried. It's just as portable as other snacks, but often less messy. Look for sugar free varieties and keep your portions smaller-- calories from dried fruit can add up quickly.

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9/15/12 9:14 A

..........DAY 15



Make extra. When cooking vegetables, makes 2-3 times more than you need. Store the extra
away for tomorrow. You'll be more likely to eat them when they're convenient to prepare.

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9/14/12 8:01 A

.......DAY 14

Snack on raw vegetables and fruits instead of chips and pretzels.When you have them on hand, making healthy snack choices becomes easy. Keep sugar snap peas, raisins and carrots in your car, office or backpack.

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9/13/12 8:41 A

........DAY 13


Start a garden. People (especially kids) take pride in the produce that they grow themselves,making them more likely to eat it.Grow a few of your favorites right in your own backyard!

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9/12/12 9:09 A

......DAY 12


Cook an omelet. Add flavor (and nutrition) to your morning eggs with veggies.Try onions, potatoes, carrots, broccoli,red peppers and more for a colorful, flavorful breakfast.

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9/11/12 9:11 A

.......DAY 11


Create your own yogurt.Add a serving of your favorite fruits, like berries or peaches,to yogurt to
boost your fruit intake for the day.The combinations are endless!

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9/10/12 9:52 A

.......DAY 10


Try the salad bar. Take advantage of your grocery salad bar,which provides precut varieties of fruit, vegetables, and beans. Eat them as snacks or toss into a salad with less prep time.

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9/9/12 8:59 A

.......DAY 9


Keep them in sight. Store fruits and vegetables on the top shelf of the fridge,or on the kitchen counter or table in a colorful arrangement. If you see them, you will eat them more often.

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9/8/12 8:03 A

.........DAY 8


Don't toss it. If produce is about to go bad,freeze it for later use in smoothies, batters,soup, and stir-fry instead of throwing it out.

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9/7/12 9:50 A

......DAY 7


Eat seasonally. Fruits and vegetables are cheaper and more nutritious when you buy them in season.They taste better too!

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9/6/12 8:06 P

today I ate from the red part of the rainbow I had strawberries and I will also be eating from the green color's of the rainbow, I am going to make meatloaf today I love loading it up with bell peppers. YUM!

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9/6/12 8:40 A

..........DAY 6


Follow a recipe.Keep fun and interesting recipes for fruits and vegetables on hand so that eating them is never bland or boring.Vegetarian cookbooks make great resources for everyone.

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9/6/12 8:39 A

I'm glad that you are finding this topic useful SWORVOSKI.

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9/5/12 4:51 P

thank you sooooo much whisperingpine for all your wonderful knowledge it really has helped me out.

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9/5/12 9:04 A

......DAY 5

Buy unripe produce too. Bring home both yellow and green bananas,for example. Eat the ripe stuff now as the rest ripens later in the week. You'll have fresh food without making multiple grocery runs.

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9/4/12 9:03 A

......DAY 4


Savor a smoothie. Smoothies,made with any combination of fresh or frozen fruit, low-fat milk or yogurt, ice, and 100% juice are tasty ways to fit more fruit into your day.

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9/3/12 8:07 A

.......DAY 3

Choose canned. Canned fruits (without syrup) and veggies (with low sodium) are just as nutritious as fresh. Plus they're easy on your wallet and your schedule,making cooking a breeze.



Edited by: WHISPERINGPINE9 at: 9/3/2012 (08:13)

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9/2/12 1:34 P

do you know any good receipts for the apple and pork chops that you could share if you like, I am a hugh pork eater it is my favorite. I would appreciate any information you could pass down. happy Sunday everybody.

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DAY 2:


Add flair with fruit. Raisins, apples and tangerine slices add sweetness and texture to salads. Apples complement pork, pineapple is great with fish, and orange slices are perfect with chicken.

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As summer winds to an end, fall is a time for harvest. September is many things to many people, including 5-a-Day month, Fruit and Vegetable month, and even Organic Harvest month! Since most people struggle to get the recommended five to nine servings of produce each day,these 30 tips will help you add more fruits and vegetables to your diet—and enjoy every bite.



Dip it. Instead of dipping your chips and veggies into creamy dressings, make a healthy dip out veggies--hummus, chunky salsa, guacamole, and roasted red pepper dips will help you
meet your daily quota.