The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends eating more fruits and vegetables than any other food group. So chop 'em, slice 'em, juice 'em - however you prefer to eat your fruits and veggies, they're a great source of key nutrients.
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Adding more fruits and vegetables to your diet can reduce the risks of heart diseases, blood cholesterol levels and certain cancers. Add a handful of blueberries to oatmeal, chop up onions and peppers into an omelet, or simply snack on carrots and celery - by adding more color to your diet, you take in key nutrients that support overall good health.
Miedema Produce is committed to bringing you the healthiest and freshest produce - fruits and vegetables that contain essential vitamins, minerals and fiber that provide a natural source of energy, promote good health and help protect your body from chronic diseases.
Here are nutritional benefits for five of our leading vegetables:
Fat free
Low sodium
Cholesterol free
Low calorie
High in vitamin C
Fat free
Low sodium
Cholesterol free
High in vitamin C
Fat free
Very low sodium
Cholesterol free
High in vitamin C, folate and fiber
Add shredded carrots or zucchini to breads and muffins for more fiber.
Kids love meal planning; plus they'll be more likely to try vegetables.
Turn up the flavor of your salad by adding fresh crisp radishes.
Turnips are proven to help asthma sufferers breathe easier.
Add chopped onions, carrots and squash to pasta sauce and lasagna.