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What's an easy way to get 5 servings of fruits and/or vegetables without eating 5 separate pieces of fruit and/or vegetables? I mean, it's not like our home has an endless supply of fruit! lol Is there a nice fruit drink or bar that covers those standards?

thanks guys!

Answer 1

100% fruit juice, dried fruit, fruit cups and apple sauce.

In an effort to simplify the daily needs, the new USDA pyramid, uses cups instead of servings.

For fruit, you only need 1.5 to 2 cups daily.

The recommendation is as follows

Girls 9-13 years old 1 ½ cups**
14-18 years old 1 ½ cups**

Boys 9-13 years old 1 ½ cups**
14-18 years old 2 cups**

Women 19-30 years old 2 cups**
31-50 years old 1 ½ cups**
51+ years old 1 ½ cups**

Men 19-30 years old 2 cups**
31-50 years old 2 cups**
51+ years old 2 cups**
*These amounts are appropriate for individuals who get less than 30 minutes per day of moderate physical activity, beyond normal daily activities. Those who are more physically active may be able to consume more while staying within calorie needs. Click here for more information about physical activity.
** Click here to see what counts as a cup of fruit.

Answer 2

It’s easy to get 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables into your diet every day. Just remember to think color!

Toss fruit into your green salad for extra flavor, variety, color, and crunch.
Expand your palate and your palette with green, red, orange, yellow, and purple peppers.
Think frozen! Frozen fruits and vegetables are just as healthy as fresh, and they’re ready when you need them.
Save time with pre-cut vegetables and salad mixes.
Add apples, raisins, or pineapple chunks to deli salads like chicken, tuna, or pasta.
Add frozen mixed vegetables to canned or dried soups.
Make a quick smoothie using frozen fruit.
Keep an easy-to-grab, pre-washed bowl of fruit on the counter.


Healthier Choices
Here are some smart substitutions to keep in mind when dining — at home or at a restaurant:


When You’re At Home... Choose Instead of
100% juice Soda or coffee
Dried fruit or veggie snacks Chips, candy, or cookies
1/2 cup applesauce for baking 1/2 cup oil
Fruit sorbet Ice cream

When You’re Eating Out... Choose Instead of
Portobello mushroom burger Ground beef burger
Plain baked potato French fries
Leafy green salad Pasta salad
Fruit-based desserts Cakes or sweets

Answer 3

Actually, its easier than you think. One 1/2 cup of fruit is already a serving, and if you actually measure it out, its not that much. Not to mention you dont even have to get it through regular fruit, you can get your servings through juice or pureed fruits (like applesauce) and even fruits in baking and cooking.

Answer 4

V-8

Answer 5

Dole! if you read the side of the box it says that 8 oz = 2 servings of fruit. try the orange peach mango. its good!

Answer 6

Stir Fry with lots of different vegetables.

Answer 7

look for 100% juice, especially the good ones like odwalla. smoothies are another good option. dried fruit works well too because it's concentrated.

Answer 8

you shoulda had a V8 :)