Fruits & Veggies

Do you know...

Do you know...

  • how many servings of fruits and vegetables you need each day?
  • how to choose fruits and vegetables that can lower your grocery bill?
  • why you need a variety of colors of fruits and vegetables in your diet?
  • how to store fruits and vegetables?
  • which fruits and vegetables have the highest amounts of vitamins and nutrients (also known as "powerhouse")?

Explore this area to learn more about making fruits and vegetables an important part of your family's diet!

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Nutrition for Everyone: Fruits and Vegetables
Selecting Fruits and Vegetables
Keep it Local
Keep it in Season
Color and Variety
Powerhouse Fruits and Vegetables
Freezing
Canning
Farmers' Markets
Fruits & Veggies: of the Month
Fruit and Vegetable Recipes
Fruit & Vegetable Benefits
Healthy Eating
Just Say Yes - to Fruits and Vegetables
Quick Guide to Getting MORE Fruits & Vegetables
Saving Money at Farmers' Markets -- NEW
Storage of Fruits & Vegetables
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This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in cooperation with the
Maryland Department of Human Resources and the University of Maryland.  The University of Maryland Extension
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides nutrition assistance to people
with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more,
contact the Maryland Department of Human Resources at 1-800-332-6347 or apply online at www.marylandsail.org.