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WHY EAT MORE GREEN?
Green foods give you essential phytochemicals and antioxidants that:
• Prevent macular degeneration
• Boost your immune system
• Fight viruses
• Regulate blood sugar levels
EASY WAYS TO EAT MORE GREEN FOODS
• Add a box of frozen chopped broccoli when cooking the macaroni from a box of macaroni and cheese
or other boxed rice/pasta side dishes.
• Put a couple of thin slices of avocado on a turkey sandwich.
• Freeze grapes for a cool, sweet treat.
FRUITS
Green apples
Green grapes
Green pears
Honeydew
VEGETABLES
Asparagus
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Chinese cabbage
Cucumbers
Green beans
Green cabbage
Green onions
Green peppers
Leafy greens
Lettuce
Peas
Snow peas
Sugar snap peas
Zucchini
COLOR YOUR PLATE: GREEN
