Make your next meal reflect the latest science Harvard study shows eating more fruits and vegetables daily linked with 30 percent reduction in stroke risk. Americans are still not eating the recommended minimum of five servings a day. Most Americans should be eating more than 5 servings for maximum benefit. Even with the ever-growing body of research showing the health benefits of fruits and vegetables, many people can find it challenging to translate the science and turn it into part of their everyday meals. A serving is smaller than many people think.
Beans count, too.
Drink it at home, or pour it into an insulated cup to keep it cold, and take it with you. Buy dried fruit to snack on for a quick, tasty, and healthy boost in the car, instead of stopping for less healthy impulse buys. Try dried cranberries or mango for variety.