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The Rubbermaid® balance
Red Fruit Container
Source –
U.S. Department of
Agriculture.
1
Note:
Recommended portions are based on average recommended portions of fruits, grains, vegetables and protein for adults ages 19–51. Actual calories and nutritional content will
depend on the specific foods selected and your specific nutritional needs.
Any fruit or 100% fruit juice is part of this group. Fruits may be fresh, canned, frozen,
or dried, and may be whole, cut-up or pureed.
FRUITS
Fruits have many essential nutrients, including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C and
folic acid. Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories. Fruits don't have cholesterol.
As part of a healthy diet, fiber from fruits helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower your
risk of heart disease. Fiber-containing foods such as fruits also help give you a feeling of fullness
with fewer calories. But don't forget that fruit juices contain little or no fiber. When choosing
canned fruits, select fruit canned in 100% fruit juice or water rather than syrup to help reduce the
calorie count.
Portion Size –
Healthy eating includes about
can be fresh, frozen, dried or canned. In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice or a 1/2 cup
of dried fruit is considered a cup. Adding fruit to your day is easy. Make a Waldorf salad, with
apples, celery, walnuts, and a low-calorie salad dressing, or mix fresh fruit with plain yogurt. Or
use the red fruit container to take canned peaches, applesauce or other fruit favorites with you.
Meal Kit
™
1
1-1/2 to 2 cups of fruit
each day. Your fruit
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