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The Rubbermaid® balance
Green Vegetable 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 vegetable or 100% vegetable juice is in this group. Vegetables may be
raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole,
VEGETABLES
cut-up or mashed.
Most vegetables are naturally low in calories and packed with nutrients. Based on their nutrient
content, they're organized into 5 subgroups: dark-green vegetables, starchy vegetables, red
and orange vegetables, beans and peas, and other vegetables. From sweet potatoes, tomatoes and
squash to greens like kale and cabbage, there's a vegetable for everyone.
Portion Size –
A healthy diet includes
or canned. For the green vegetables container, choose vegetables from all categories including, dark
green, red and orange vegetables, beans and peas, and starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes. This
is not only healthy eating, but variety helps keep meals interesting. Buy vegetables that are easy
to prepare. Packages of baby carrots or celery sticks make good quick snacks. Add baby carrots,
shredded red cabbage or grape tomatoes to greens to make a colorful salad in minutes. And include
in-season vegetables throughout the year.
Meal Kit
™
1
2–3 cups of vegetables
a day. They can be fresh, frozen
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