Three nutrients that are high in fruits & vegetables

strawberries, raspberries, cranberries, grapes

watermelon, cantaloupe, casaba

oranges, lemons, limes

cherries, apricots, peaches, plums

apples, pears

bananas, mango, pineapples

four ways you can purchase fruit

three things to look for when selecting fruit in the grocery store

artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower

tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplant, okra, peppers, pumpkins, squash

celery, asparagus

Brussels sprouts, cabbage, lettuce, spinach

peas, corn beans

beets, carrots, parsnips, radishes, sweet potatoes, turnips

serve fruits & veggies fresh to maximize nutritional value

To avoid bitterness & unpleasant textures when cooking vegetables, cook them until they are mushy and light in color

one example of a moist heat preparation for fruits is Vanilla Poached Pears