• By Sheila Bogan
• Posted Thursday, February 27, 2014

Make half your plate fruits and vegetables: TIPS to focus on fruits

Making half of your plate fruits and vegetables provide many health benefits. When you focus on fruit you are providing your body with nutrients that are vital to your body like potassium and vitamin C. Most fruits are also naturally low in fat, sodium, and calories. You can make it easy to focus on fruits when you try some of these:

• Keep visible reminders
• Think about variety
• Include fruit at breakfast
• Snack on fruits

For more tips on making half of your plate fruits and vegetables and focusing on fruits go to:

Focus on Fruits

Tips to help you eat fruits

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Source: ChooseMyPlate