How can you get your 5 a day?

Getting your 5 a day means consuming at least 5 portions of fruits and vegetables per day as part of a healthy diet. Here's how you can easily incorporate them into your daily meals:

Breakfast:

1. Add sliced fruits like berries, bananas, or peaches to your oatmeal, yogurt, or cereal.

2. Make a fruit smoothie by blending your favorite fruits with yogurt, milk, or juice.

3. Add a handful of spinach, kale, or arugula to your omelet or scrambled eggs.

Lunch:

1. Pack a salad with mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, and a variety of other veggies.

2. Include sliced fruits or a fruit salad as a side dish.

3. Choose a whole-wheat sandwich or wrap with plenty of veggies, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, or bell peppers.

Dinner:

1. Roast a variety of vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, potatoes, and onions, to accompany your main course.

2. Stir-fry vegetables like bell peppers, snow peas, baby corn, and broccoli with a lean protein source.

3. Make a vegetable soup or stew with a variety of vegetables, legumes, and broth.

Snacks:

1. Cut up fruits and vegetables like carrots, celery, bell peppers, and fruit slices for a healthy snack.

2. Snack on a handful of nuts or seeds, which provide healthy fats and nutrients.

3. Make a trail mix with dried fruits, nuts, and seeds for a nutritious on-the-go snack.

Tips for Getting Your 5 a Day:

- Keep fresh fruits and vegetables on hand so they're easy to grab.

- Experiment with different fruits and vegetables to find your favorites.

- Try different cooking methods, such as roasting, grilling, steaming, or stir-frying, to prepare your vegetables.

- Get creative and find new ways to add fruits and vegetables to your favorite recipes.

- Remember, 100% fruit juice can also count towards your daily fruit intake, but it should not replace whole fruit consumption.