How much veggies should you eat a day?

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So, how much vegetables should you actually be eating a day?

Here's a great tip from the Fruits & Veggies More Matters website:

Make It Simple: The Half-Your-Plate Concept

What does a serving of broccoli look like? How many baby carrots are in a cup? Even the most well-versed nutrition professionals don’t have all these measurements memorized! So let’s make it easier: fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables at each meal or eating occasion. 

Making fruits and vegetables the focal point of every meal will help you meet your recommended amount each day—and you won’t have to do all the math!

So … Keep It Simple: Fill half your plate with colorful fruits and vegetables at every meal!

Jan 31, 2011 - Just Released: Updated Dietary Guidelines. The government’s recommendations about what we should eat have been updated with a few key changes. Less sodium, added sugar and solid fat … and fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables.

Seems like an easier system to implement. A half plate of vegetables alternately means less surface area for rice and meats, ultimately leading to less intake of the same. A healthier diet, yes?

Start this new week right with the the Half-Your-Plate concept, and share to us how it has helped (or not helped) you.