Nutritional Content Declines in Vegetables

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Fruits and vegetables aren’t as nutritious as they used to be. What happened?

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Nutritional content of fruits and vegetables has dropped for more than 70 years .

To get as many nutrients from our fruit and veggies as they did in the 70s and to hit our recommended daily consumption, we would need to consume 7 to 10 servings a day.

The American Heart Association recommends consuming 5 servings of produce per day, specifically 3 vegetables and 2 fruits.

Dietitian : "It's still worth eating fruits and vegetables" Eating seven to 10 servings of fruit and vegetables helps you hit fiber goals for the day .

Pick heirloom and organic varieties, if you can afford it.

Focus on local and seasonal produce.

Minimimize cooking time.

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