Plus, smart ways to include more of them in your daily routine.
Macronutrients
Micronutrients
How Many Fruits and Vegetables Should You Eat Per Day?
Interestingly, the study found that risk reduction plateaued at around five servings per day.
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Some healthcare professionals, however, encourage a more-is-more approach when it comes to daily fruit and veg consumption.
For most folks, the ratio of fruits to veggies within these recommendations doesnt matter.
What Counts as a Fruit or Vegetable Serving?
For fruit, while some health professionals say 100% fruit juices count, while others dont agree.
These include both specific ingredient and recipe ideas, as well as more general approaches or schools of thought.
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Dietary guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025.
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