Tips for eating more fruits and vegetables at home, school and work


Work and School

  • Keep raisins and/or other dried fruits at your desk for an afternoon snack
  • Replace your morning coffee with a glass of 100% fruit or vegetable juice
  • Help out your co-workers by replacing the candy bowl on your desk with a fruit bowl
  • Include at least one fruit and one vegetable in your child's lunch each day

     

    Home

  • Add apples to salads, sandwiches, and tuna or chicken salad for extra crunch
  • Try fresh berries or peaches with yogurt for dessert
  • Add vegetables like spinach, broccoli, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms to your eggs
  • Buy fruits and vegetables pre-washed and sliced to keep on hand for snacks
  • Frozen bananas and grapes make great summer treats
  • Choose grapes instead of popcorn next time you sit down to watch a movie

     

     

    • Links

  • Tips for Parents from Network for a Healthy California
  • Tips for the Workplace from Network for a Healthy California
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