TIPS TO HELP YOU EAT FRUITS

TIPS TO HELP YOU EAT FRUITS

GENERAL :

# Keep a bowl of whole fruit on the table, counter or in the refrigerator.

# Buy fresh fruits in season when they less expensive and at their peak flavor.

# Try pre-cut packages of fruits for a healthy snack in seconds.

# choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars.

NUTRITIONAL :

#  Make most of your choices whole or cut fruits rather than juice, for the benefits dietary fiber provides.

# Select fruits with  more potassium often, such as bananas, prunes, peaches and apricots.

# Vary your fruit choices. fruits differ in nutrient content.

IN MEALS :

# At breakfast, top your cereal with bananas or peaches.

# Drink 100% orange or mix fruit juice.

# At Lunch, pack a banana, grapes to eat or choose fruit salad.

# At dinner, add oranges, pineapple or grapes in a salad.

# For dessert, choose baked fruits like apple or pears or a fruit salad. 

AS A SNACK :

# Cut-up fruit makes a great snack. 

# Dried fruits also make a great snack. They are easy to carry and store well.

# Keep a package of dried fruit in your desk or bag.

# Dried includes apricots, figs,dates, prunes and raisins.

MAKE FRUIT MORE APPEALING:

# Many fruits taste great with a dip or dressing

# Make a fruit smoothie.

# Try different textures of fruits.

# Add lemon juice with fresh fruit salad to keep them from turning brown.

FRUIT TIPS FOR CHILDREN :

# Set a good example for children by eating fruit everyday with meals or as snacks.

# offer children a choice of fruits for lunch

# offer raising or other dried fruits instead of candy.

# While shopping, allow children to pick out a new fruit to try later at home.

# offer fruit pieces and 100% fruit juice to children.

KEEP IT SAFE :

# Rinse fruits before preparing or eating them. 

# Dry with a clean cloth towel or paper towel after rinsing.

# Keep fruits separate from raw meat, poultry and seafood while shopping, preparing or storing.