Nutrition Tip: Although fruits are rich in carbohydrates, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals you must be cognizant of how much you consume on a daily basis. Just like any other food, fruits contain calories and, believe it or not, many p...
eople actually eat too much which can lead to weight gain and other health problems. On the average, you should consume at least 4 to 6 servings of fruit on a daily basis, however, a serving may not be what you think it is. The following each count as 1 serving of fruit:
-1/2 cup of fresh, canned, or frozen fruit (i.e. canned pineapples or peaches)
-1/2 cup of fruit juice (i.e. 100% cranberry or grape juice)
-1 SMALL whole fruit (i.e. the size of a tangerine or plum)
-1/4 cup dried fruit (i.e. raisins or Craisins)
How does your fruit intake measure up?
-1/2 cup of fresh, canned, or frozen fruit (i.e. canned pineapples or peaches)
-1/2 cup of fruit juice (i.e. 100% cranberry or grape juice)
-1 SMALL whole fruit (i.e. the size of a tangerine or plum)
-1/4 cup dried fruit (i.e. raisins or Craisins)
How does your fruit intake measure up?
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