{"id":1366,"date":"2024-06-03T13:11:33","date_gmt":"2024-06-03T13:11:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=1366"},"modified":"2024-06-03T13:13:01","modified_gmt":"2024-06-03T13:13:01","slug":"why-i-am-trying-to-eat-more-fruit-you-should-too","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplestartnutrition.com\/?p=1366","title":{"rendered":"Why I Am Trying to Eat More Fruit & You Should Too!"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Why I Am Trying to Eat More Fruit & You Should Too!<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Strawberries\"\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Did you know that most American adults are not getting enough fruit?\u00a0 It was found that only 12.3% of adults eat the recommended daily serving of fruit, based on research completed by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.\u00a0 So, we are saying that about 88% of American adults are not meeting the fruit recommendation.\u00a0 So I ask the question, are you?<\/span><\/p>

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I created this handy table to help you figure out how much fruit you should be eating per day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>
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Women<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Men<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

19 to 59 years old\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

1.5 to 2 cups\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

2 to 2.5 cups\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

60+ years old\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

1.5 to 2 cups\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td>

2 cups\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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So looking at this chart you might be wondering, what counts as a cup?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

First, 1 cup of fresh, frozen or canned fruit all counts.\u00a0 To give you some ideas, think of bananas, apple slices, peaches in fruit cup, berries, pears, you name it! Remember, if you are buying prepackaged, look at that label and make sure it\u2019s stored in it\u2019s natural juices.\u00a0 Now 3 blueberries in blueberry pancakes doesn\u2019t count fully BUT maybe a side of blueberries gets you to around 1 cup.\u00a0 \u00a0 Also don\u2019t forget dried fruit.\u00a0 A serving of dried fruit is \u00bd cup. Right now, I\u2019m into dried mango from Aldi as a snack but pick whatever you like! Maybe dried pineapple or raisins\/craisins are your thing! Dried fruit is perfect as a snack and is shelf stable. Lastly, 1 cup of 100% fruit juice counts towards your goal.\u00a0 Make sure to read the label to assure it\u2019s 100% of the real stuff.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Now that you know what counts, are you a part of the 88% of Americans falling behind on your fruit intake?<\/span><\/p>

If you are, it\u2019s time to get those numbers up!<\/span><\/p>

Maybe you add blueberries to your yogurt, have an apple with peanut butter as a snack, grill pineapple with your chicken for dinner.\u00a0 It can happen!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Now please don\u2019t get stuck in your ways of eating the same fruit day in and day out\u2026 variety is key!\u00a0 We like to say \u201ceat the rainbow\u201d meaning eat as many different colors as you can to get all those key nutrients in!\u00a0 There\u2019s so many, you don\u2019t want to miss out.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

I challenge you to brainstorm on how you are going to try some new fruits or add more into your daily routine! Maybe you are exploring the produce section or farmer\u2019s market with your kids or significant other, chopping your fruit into a different shape or keeping them visible in the kitchen as a reminder to eat them up.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0I know you can do it, and if you need help, you know how to reach us!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Cheers to all fruit!<\/span><\/p>

\"Amanda's<\/p>

P.S. Go explore what is in season! June in Pennsylvania brings us all the berries (raspberries, blueberries, strawberries) and cherries!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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References:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

https:\/\/www.myplate.gov\/eat-healthy\/fruits<\/span><\/a><\/p>

https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/volumes\/71\/wr\/mm7101a1.htm<\/span><\/a><\/p>

https:\/\/www.dietaryguidelines.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2020-12\/Dietary_Guidelines_for_Americans_2020-2025.pdf<\/span><\/p>



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