Felicia C. Cunningham, 4-H Youth Development Agent, Jasper County
Eating more vegetables and fruits may lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, and cancer, and help with weight control. Fill half your plate with vegetables and fruits.
Youth attending the Agape Family Life Center in Hardeeville, SC, participated in a session on the importance of eating fruits and vegetables. After the brief conversation, the youth were engaged in creating a Colorful Black Bean Salad.
Suggestions for Families
- Include at least one vegetable or fruit at every meal and snack.
- Serve dark green, red and orange vegetables, and beans like pinto and kidney – these are especially healthy!
- Let children try vegetables many times, but don’t push, or they are more likely to say no.
- Keep ready-to-eat veggies and fruits available where your kids can help themselves.
- Eat lots of veggies yourself! It’s the best way to get your kids to eat them, too.
