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Fruit and Veggie Color Wheel

It’s recommended that adults consume at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Unfortunately, the reality of this recommendation is that most people don’t get the amount of servings their body needs to be healthy. For ideas on what fruits and veggies to purchase at the grocery store and descriptions of what each have to offer, take a look at the list below: GREEN FRUITS AND VEGGIES Examples: Leafy greens (collard, mustard, and turnip greens, swiss chard, kale, spinach and lettuce), asparagus, green peppers, broccoli, green beans, peas, green cabbage, green onion, brussels sprouts, okra, zucchini, chinese cabbage (napa/bok choy), green apples, green grapes, honeydew melon, kiwi fruit, artichokes, celery, avocados, limes, zucchini, cucumber. What do they do for you? Overall, nutrients found in this green group reduce cancer risks, lower blood pressure and LDL cholesterol levels, normalize digestion time, support retinal health and vision, fight harmful free ...