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Say→ 2 cups of fruit and 2-3 cups of veggies per day can sound like a lot! Let’s take a minute to see how easy it can be to include fruits and veggies into meals and snacks.

Say→ Here we have some examples of meals or snacks your family might eat- a yogurt parfait for breakfast, rice and beans for lunch, hummus or ranch dip, and enchiladas. Notice how plain these meals look- they could really use more color! Fruits and vegetables help with that. They add bright, fun colors to our plates and make meals look more exciting.

Say→ To brighten up the yogurt parfait, you could add 1 cup of blueberries.

Say→ To add some color, and more flavor and texture to the rice and beans, you could add 1 mango and ½ cup of bell peppers.

Say→ At snack time, fill up with 1 cup of cut up veggies and hummus or creamy ranch dip- both recipes can be found on our website.

Say→ At dinner, you could add some color to the enchiladas with ½ cup of zucchini or squash and a peach on the side.

*Note to Parents → One great way to get kids excited about eating fruits and vegetables is to include them in the meal planning process. Ask your child which fruits and veggies they’d like to try, and explore our website together to find recipes you can make together. If they don’t like a new fruit or vegetable right away, don’t give up! It can take 10-15 tries before they start to enjoy it!