Get your daily dose!

I do not eat perfect and never will (to be honest there is no such thing as perfect eating). That being said I always make sure to eat plenty of servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Not because they are inexpensive, taste delicious and are good for me…because it is EASY! I often hear how difficult it is to eat the recommended amount of fruits and veggies per day (5-9 servings), but I don’t agree! Here are a few example ways to easily get your daily dose:

Day 1:

Breakfast- A large sliced banana on toast with peanut butter (2)

Snack- A handful of cherries and a small palmful of almonds (1)

Lunch- Strir –fry with peppers, onions and sausage-my favorite is tofurky (2)

Snack- A sweet potato (2)

Dinner- Pasta with mashed broccoli (2)

TOTAL servings: 9

Day 2:

Breakfast- Omelet with spinach and chopped tomato (1)

Snack- Broccoli florets and baby carrots dipped in hummus (2)

Lunch- Large salad with a tomato, lettuce, peppers and chopped onion topped with chickpeas (3)

Snack- A bowl of fruit salad with pineapple and mango topped with tofu or yogurt (2)

Dinner- A tuna sandwich mixed with chopped onion and celery (1)

TOTAL servings: 9

Day 3:

Breakfast- Oatmeal with raspberries (1)

Snack- A smoothie with soymilk, a banana, strawberries and some spinach (3)

Lunch- A veggie sandwich with mayo, lettuce, tomato and cucumber and vegetable soup (2)

Snack- An apple (1)

Dinner- Pizza topped with tomato sauce, eggplant and sweet basil (2)

TOTAL servings: 9

These sample menus leave room for additional food with NINE servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Not there yet? Shoot for a smaller goal like 4 or 5 and work your way up.