New food guidelines issued by the United States government recommend that all Americans eat between five and nine servings of fruits and vegetables each day. When first hearing that number, it seems like a lot, but it is easier than you think to fit that many servings of fruits and vegetables into your daily diet. For one thing, the shelves of the local grocery store are fairly bursting with fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, fruits and vegetables are some of the least expensive, most nutrient rich, foods in the supermarket. With so many fruits and vegetables to choose from, it is extremely easy to make these nutritious, delicious foods part of your daily meals and snacks.

When you consider how much a serving really is, it is quite easy to get five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables per day. For instance, the recommended daily amount equates to a quite reasonable two cups of fruit and two and a half cups of vegetables every day. When you consider how many fruits and vegetables are available, and how low the prices usually are, it is easy to see how easy it really is to reach this daily goal.

One fantastic way to get the nutrients you need from fruits and vegetables every day is to take full advantage of the tremendous variety. Eating the same thing every day quickly bores quickly, so why not pick a variety of fruits and vegetables, in every color of the rainbow and in every conceivable shape, size and texture, to give yourself a varied diet every day.

One fantastic way to get the nutrients you need from fruits and vegetables every day is to take full advantage of the tremendous variety

When shopping for fruits and vegetables, try to choose a variety of assorted colors. Beyond the purely artistic reasons, assorted colors of fruits and vegetables have diverse types of nutrients. Choosing a variety of colors helps you get all the vitamins and minerals you need every day.

Finding new recipes is another wonderful way to ensure you get those five to nine servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Everyone likes to try out new recipes, and a few new recipes may just provide the impetus you need to eat all those fruits and veggies.

New recipes can also provide an important opportunity to try out some fruits and vegetables you have never tried before. For instance, everyone has eaten oranges, but have you tried kiwi fruit or mangoes? How about spinach or kale? Trying new things is an exciting way to find new favorites while getting the best nutrition available.

Finally, it may seem like a lot to meet this quite reasonable goal, yet it can simply be met by including fruits and vegetables for snacks, garnishes, side dishes and meals. So don’t forget to get your five to nine servings of fruit and vegetables every day.

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