Ms.Cindi's World: Friday Fun Facts: Fruits & Veggies

How many servings a day do we need?

Go to the links below to find out

how many servings you need a day:

Fruit Servings

Vegetable Servings

The Dirtiest and Cleanest Fruits & Vegetables:

Dirtiest (Most Pesticides):

Celery, Peaches , Strawberries, Apples,

Blueberries (Domestic), Sweet Bell Pepper,

Spinach, Kale, Collard Greens,

Grapes (Imported), Potatoes, Cherries

Cleanest:

Onions, Asparagus, Eggplant, Avocado, Pineapple

Source: Health.com

Make sure you wash your fruits and veggies before you use them. You can rinse with water or you could use a fruit & veggie wash. You can find fruit & veggie washes in the produce department at your local grocery store or online.

Fit Fruit & Veggie Wash

Here's one that is all natural:

Honest Fruit & Veggie Wash

Top 10 Fruits & Veggies that have the most Vitamin C:

Guava

Red Pepper (Paprika)

Parsley

Kiwi

Broccoli

Brussels Sprouts

Strawberries

Papaya

Orange

Kale

Here are some other fruits and veggies that also have Vitamin C:

Cauliflower, Cantaloupe, Garlic, Passion Fruit, Spinach, Mango, Grapefruit, and Raspberries.

Source: www.welcomeathome.com

Sneaky Chef (disguising veggies in food)

I really like the Sneaky Chef website. She has free recipes that will help you disguise healthy ingredients in kid friendly foods. Below is a link to her free recipes. Some of her recipes are also Gluten-Free.

http://thesneakychef.com/free_sneaky_chef_recipes.php

or try this recipe: Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins