The Truth: Canada’s Food Guide suggests that adults enjoy 7-10 servings of vegetables and fruit each day. This may seem like a lot but the serving size is not very big.
One Food Guide serving is equal to:
• ½ cup (125 mL) fresh, frozen or canned vegetables or fruit.
• 1 cup (250 mL) uncooked leafy vegetables.
• 1 medium- sized piece of fruit.
• ½ cup (125 mL) of 100% juice.
To help boost your vegetable and fruit intake try these tips:
• Have 2 or more servings at each meal and snack.
• Pack vegetables and fruit for lunch.
• Fill half your plate with vegetables.
• Keep a bowl of colourful fruit on the table.
