How often do you make the easy choice when it comes to your diet? You may eat what is readily available, but that’s not always the best choice. RiseUP means taking charge of your choices and deciding that it’s just as easy to grab an apple as it is to wolf down a cookie (or three).
Produce Power is FREE 5-week program designed to help participants eat more fruits and vegetables. The program was developed by the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services. Participants are challenged to set their own goals and work toward eating 3½ to 6½ cups of fruits and vegetables per day (the national recommendation).
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables help maintain:
- Healthy weight
- Healthy heart
- Good memory function
- Vision health
- Urinary tract and colon health
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- Lower risk of some cancers
- Healthy cholesterol levels
- Healthy immune system
- Healthy aging
- Strong bones and teeth
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Adding produce to your life isn’t as hard as you might think. Try adding fruit to your morning cereal or make a smoothie with frozen berries. How about a bean burrito for lunch? Beans can count as part of your daily vegetables. Pack an apple and baby carrots to eat at lunch. Keep dried fruit and packaged applesauce in your desk drawer for an afternoon snack. Microwave two vegetables for dinner. Have some canned peaches for an evening snack.