Get plenty of fruits and vegetables in your diet

Eating five to nine serving of fruits and vegetables is easy, especially if you have a plan. The following guidelines can help you develop your plan for fitting at least five servings a day.

1. At every meal and snack eat at least one serving of a fruit or vegetable.

2. Start your morning with a glass of 100 percent fruit juice ¾ cup or six fluid ounces counts as one serving.

3. For a morning snack, eat a piece of fresh fruit, such as apple, banana, orange or pear. A medium piece of fruits counts as one serving.

4. Eat a large salad with your lunch. A large salad with three cups of mixed greens counts as three servings.

5. For an afternoon snack, munch on raw vegetables like celery sticks or baby carrots. A handful of celery sticks or baby carrots count as one serving.

6. For dinner eat a dark green leafy vegetable, such as broccoli or spinach.1/2 cup of any cooked vegetable counts as one serving.