Hi, I eat quite a bit of fruit daily and some vegetables, but I’m still not sure if I’m getting enough. I’ve heard we should eat 5 to 6 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, but does that mean 5 to 6 total of BOTH fruits and vegetables combined in a day or 5 to 6 servings of fruits and then also 5 to 6 servings of vegetables in a day? Also what exactly constitutes 1 serving? For fruit I think I remember reading somewhere that 1 serving = 1 medium peice of fruit. Is that right? I have no idea what 1 serving of veggies would be. I’m not a measurer so I really don’t know if I’m eating enuf or not. Like for example, this morning I sliced in a handful of strawberries into my cereal – I’m not sure if that would actually be considered 1 fruit serving for the day or not. Is there an easy way to make sure I’m getting the daily recommended amount? And like I mentioned in my question, I am currently pregnant so is the 5 to 6 servings a day still the right amount I should be eating?
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5 to 6 combined, different colored veggies and fruits. Plenty of water and dairy is necessary also. Speak to a dietitian or call your physicians office for suggestions, they may have a print out that will help you.
Go check out the Canada Food Guide.
Half a cup or fruits or veggies usually counts as a serving, depending on what you are eating. 3-5 servings of vegatables and 2-4 servings of fruithttp://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutritio…
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and vegetables are rich in nutrients. Many are excellent sources of vitamin A, vitamin C, folate or potassium. They are low in fat and sodium and high in fiber. The Food Pyramid suggests 3 to 5 servings of vegetables each day. One serving of vegetables can be:
1 cup of raw leafy vegetables
1/2 cup of other vegetables, cooked or raw
3/4 cup of vegetable juice
The Food Pyramid suggests 2 to 4 servings of fruit each day.
One serving of fruit can be:
One medium apple, orange or banana
1/2 cup of chopped, cooked or canned fruit
3/4 cup of fruit juice
Count only 100% fruit juice as a fruit, and limit juice consumption. Many commercial bottled juices come in containers that hold more than 2 servings which can add lots of sugar and calories to your daily diet. Punches, ades and most fruit “drinks” have only a bit of juice and lots of sugar. Fruit sodas are sugary drinks, and they don’t count as fruit, either. http://www.lifeclinic.com/focus/nutritio…
I was always confused with all the recommended amounts as well. I know when I was pregnant I craved V8 juice, and I drank lots of it. My OBGYN said I was getting all the nutrition I needed for me and the baby when I did that. Plus now they have those V8 juices called Frusion, a combination of fruits and veggies.
You can also check out this site: http://mypyramid.gov/
It is the new food pyramid. I got the site from a nutritionist. Good luck to you and your baby.
I use the Canada Food guide for healthy eating… I have a fridge magnet version that has these little check boxes so when i eat a serving of fruit i check it off. http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-…
Fruits and Veggies are concidered one thing. There are serving sizes on the guide if you want to print it out.
The strawberries on your breakfast are definitly concidered a serving. So is the glass or orange juice you have with it.