Fresh Veggies Day is celebrated every year in June because that when the tastiest vegetables start to become plentiful. It’s a great way to kick off the summer and it’s a reminder to add fresh vegetables to your meals throughout the season. In fact, June is known as Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, so that gives plenty of time to create new habits!
Nutritionists agree that the average person doesn’t consume enough fresh vegetables. In fact, just 1 in 10 adults in the United States meets the fruit or vegetable recommendations. Adults should eat at least 1½ to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables per day. Fruits and vegetables are packed with minerals, vitamins, and fiber, which reduce the risk of diabetes, cancers, obesity, and heart disease, some of leading causes of death in the country.
One way to increase your fruit and veggie intake is through WellWithin’s partnership with New Roots. You can order fresh vegetables and fruit from New Roots to be delivered to Appliance Park every other Wednesday. Sign up today!