We all know that we should be getting a lot of fruits and vegetables into our diet, but very few of us get the recommended amount.

Here’s a great way to turn that around: The ½ Plate Rule By making sure that half of your plate of food at each seating is a fruit or vegetable, you should be able to meet or exceed the daily recommendation. Read on for more suggestions!

How many cups of fruits and veggies do you eat currently?

We’ve all heard the age-old proverb, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” but do you know why apples come so highly recommended?

Well, because they are packed with a large number of nutrients. See for yourself: Vitamin C, B-Complex (Riboflavin, Thiamin, Vitamin B6), Fibre, Phytonutrients.

Do yourself a favour and get those apples in!