Vary Your Vegetables

Vegetables of all varieties have a vast amount of benefits! They provide a ton of great nutrients including carbohydrate, fiber, vitamins A and C, potassium, and phytonutrients. It is recommended that you and your family consume 2.5-3 cups of vegetables daily. To get the maximum amount of nutrients, it is always best to VARY YOUR VEGETABLES! Here are some great tips to help with your vegetable intake:
- Try new, different vegetables each week
- Select different colored vegetables to get more nutrients
- Choose fresh and frozen over canned to reduce sodium intake

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