This document provides tips for eating more fruits and vegetables during September, which is Fruits & Veggies - More Matters Month. It states that people who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of a healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of chronic diseases, as fruits and vegetables provide important nutrients. It then lists 6 tips for fitting more fruits and vegetables into one's day, such as keeping a bowl of fruit in plain sight, pre-cutting fruits and veggies for quick snacks, sautéing vegetables with spices, and making smoothies with fruit and veggie mixes.

1. SEPTEMBER IS FRUITS & VEGGIES -
MORE MATTERS MONTH
P e o p l e w h o e a t m o r e v e g e t a b l e s a n d f r u i t s a s p a r t o f a n o v e r a l l
h e a l t h y d i e t a r e l i k e l y t o h a v e a r e d u c e d r i s k o f c h r o n i c d i s e a s e s .
F r u i t a n d V e g e t a b l e s p r o v i d e n u t r i e n t s v i t a l f o r h e a l t h a n d
m a i n t e n a n c e o f y o u r b o d y .
1. Keep a bowl of fruit handy where the whole family can see it.
2. Cut up fruits and veggies ahead of time so they're ready for a quick,
healthy snack.
3. Consider convenience when shopping. Try pre-cut packages of fruit and
veggies for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not
have added sugars.
4. Sauté some veggies with olive oil and add your favorite spices. Dunk
them in your favorite dressing, hummus, or low-fat dip.
5. Throw baby carrots or grapes into a bag and take them with you for an
easy snack on the go. The tiny versions of most vegetables actually tend
to be sweeter and have more flavor in each bite.
6. Whether it's strawberry-banana, green tea and blueberry, or a fruit and
veggie mix, smoothies are an easy way to drink up your fruit and veggie
servings.
6 TIPS TO FIT MORE FRUITS & VEGETABLES IN TO YOUR DAY:
Resources: ChooseMyPlate.Gov, and Rodale's Organic Life