Incorporating Fruits and Vegetables in your Diet

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Tips for Eating More Fruits and Vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are full of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber that may help protect you from chronic diseases. People who eat more fruits and vegetables have lower risks for chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes and heart disease.

Also, fruits and vegetables are low in calories and high in fiber. Substituting fruits and vegetables for higher-calorie foods can be part of a successful weight loss plan.

Helpful Resources

Download a comprehensive PDF document produced by the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, which provides valuable information on the significance of incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet. This tip sheet emphasizes the numerous benefits of fruits and vegetables.

Also, we're sharing three recipes from The James Mobile Education Kitchen that you can download and try, to help you increase fruits and vegetables in your diet.

• Avocado and Lime Christmas Deviled Eggs
• Lemony Bean and Greens Soup
• Spicy Brussels Sprouts Tacos

You can also stop by the information board located outside the Rhodes Hall location of the Library for Health Information (LHI) to browse additional healthy eating resources or ask for additional information from our librarian.

For more resources, please email your questions to an LHI librarian at health-info@osu.edu, or call us at 614-293-3707. All information is free and confidential.

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