What’s In Your Fruit Salad?

Pineapple? Orange? Star fruit? Peach? Mango?

Photo Credits: Steamy Kitchen

Did you know…

• The recommended daily servings of fruit is between 2-5, depending on age and level of activity.
•  Incorporating fruits that are vibrant and rich in color will provide a variety of vitamins, plant nutrients and minerals.

• Those who consume 3-5 servings of fruit are less vulnerable to chronic disease such as stroke, type 2 diabetes, some cancers, and even heart disease.

• Fruit makes a delicious side dish, snack, dessert, even included in the main dish.

• Fruit can also be consumed frozen, dried, canned, and juiced. These can all count towards your recommended daily servings.

• By trying new fruits, you can get some beneficial nutrients, like vitamin E and C, fiber, and carotenoids, that you might be missing in your diet.

5 exotic fruits to try (recipes included):

Rambutan

Gauva

Date

Lychee

Cape gooseberry

Not sure how much a cup of fruit is? Check out one of our previous health tips blog post
"How Much Is A Cup of Fruits and Vegetables."

Resources:

The Center for Disease Control site also provides numerous and general information about the importance of consuming a variety of fruits.