More nutrition with fewer calories

  Maintaining a healthy diet and staying fit is a practice that requires more than just eating more fruits and vegetables. These foods, in addition to providing a variety of vitamins and minerals, are high in water and fiber. This means you can eat larger quantities without consuming empty calories. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate at least five servings of vegetables and fruits into your daily diet. - Add ½ cup of fresh fruit pieces or ¼ cup of dried fruits to your breakfast cereal. - Have a piece of fruit as a snack in the mid-morning or afternoon. - Make salad a daily habit, whether for lunch or dinner. Combine 1 cup of leafy greens with 1 cup of raw vegetables and/or fresh fruits in each meal. - Enhance the flavor of meats, whether grilled or baked, by adding vegetables such as bell peppers, corn, eggplant, onion, tomato, carrot, and zucchini to your delicious dish. - Choose desserts that include a serving of fruits or vegetables. - Garnish the dishes you prepare for yourself and your loved ones with vegetables and fruits. We recommend these nutritious recipes: - Apple and Blueberry Salad - Fish Ceviche with Watercress Dressing - Light Potato Pancakes