Fruit and Vegetables - ratio of portions

Nutritionists recommend eating between 5 and 13 servings of fruits and vegetables a day, but for most people it is not clear as quantity.

So we decided to raise the curtain of this food secret.

Recommended doses of fruits and vegetables vary by age, sex, physical activity and overall health. Only dietitian can analyze these indicators and recommend appropriate number of servings per day basis.

We will disclose how much is hidden behind the mysterious "a portion":

- 1 small apple = 1 serving

- ½ cup chopped raw fruit / vegetables = 1 serving

- 1 large orange = 1 serving

- 1 cup green leafy vegetables = 1 serving

- 1 banana = 1 serving

- 1 small bell pepper = ½ portion

- ½ cup berries or grapes = 1 serving

- ½ cup cooked squash = 1 serving

- Etc.