What better month to celebrate fresh fruits and veggies as here in Iowa we are harvesting fresh berries, spinach and lettuce out of our gardens. In-season produce tastes great and is less expensive. Whole fruits and vegetables are nature’s super foods. Be certain to clean the fruits and vegetables well before consuming.
The MyPlate recommendation for fruit intake for most adults is 1.5 to 2 cups each day.
What Counts as a Cup of Fruit? In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or ½ cup of dried fruit can be considered one cup from the Fruit Group. Check out the link below for more specific guidelines at www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/fruits-counts.
The MyPlate recommendation for vegetable intake for most adults is 2 to 3 cups each day.
What counts as a cup of vegetables? In general, 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or vegetable juice, or 2 cups of raw leafy greens can be considered as 1 cup from the Vegetable Group. Check out the link below for more specific guidelines at www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/vegetables-counts.
Honey Chicken
and Grape Salad
1/2 cup Kraft Free Honey Dijon Dressing
1/4 tsp. grated orange peel
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
3/4 cup celery, sliced
4 cups spinach, torn
Hulled sunflower seeds
Mix dressing and peel in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients except spinach and seeds; toss lightly.
Serve over spinach and sprinkle with seeds just before serving.