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SEPTEMBER 2011

Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits & Vegetables

  

Why eat MORE fruits and veggies? Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits & Vegetables: Fruits & Veggies More Matters.org

 

Reason 10: Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits and VeggiesColor & Texture. Fruits and veggies add color, texture … and appeal …  to your plate.

 

Reason 9: Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits and VeggiesConvenience.Fruits and veggies are nutritious in any form – fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100% juice,
so they’re ready when you are!

 

Reason 8: Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits and VeggiesFiber. Fruits and veggies provide fiber that helps fill you up and keeps your digestive
system happy.

 

Reason 7 Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits and VeggiesLow in Calories. Fruits and veggies are naturally low in calories.

 

Reason 6 Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits and VeggiesMay Reduce Disease Risk. Eating plenty of fruits and veggies may help reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure, and some cancers.

 

Reason 5: Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits and VeggiesVitamins & Minerals. Fruits and veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals that help you feel
healthy and energized.

 

Reason 4 Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits and VeggiesVariety. Fruits and veggies are available in an almost infinite variety…there’s always
something new to try!

 

Reason 3: Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits and Veggies Quick, Natural Snack. Fruits and veggies are nature’s treat and easy to grab for a snack.

 

Reason 2 Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits and Veggies Fun to Eat! Some crunch, some squirt, some you peel … some you don’t, and some grow
right in your own backyard!

 

Reason 1: Top 10 Reasons to Eat MORE Fruits and VeggiesFruits & Veggies are Nutritious AND Delicious!

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/
  

 

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