The USDA recommends 4-5 cups of fruits and vegetables daily. In addition to quantity, it is important to eat a variety of fruits and veggies. To do this, some experts recommend focusing on color.
The fruit/vegetable color groups are:
- Blue/Purple
- Green
- White
- Yellow/Orange
- Red
Each color group provides different nutrients that your body needs. By eating a several different colors of fruits and veggies throughout the week, you will be getting the variety of nutrients each group offers.
