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What is Free of the Bad
Fruits and veggies are free of trans fats, low saturated fats and low in sodium.
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What is sugary beverages
Full-calorie soft drinks, energy/sport drinks, sweetened "enhanced water" drinks, sweet tea and sweetened coffee
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What is Spring produce
Artichokes, asparagus, carrots, fava beans, peas and radishes
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What is fatty or oily fish
Albacore, tune, herring, lake trout, mackerel and salmon
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What is fruits and vegetables
Water and fiber make this low in calories and not make you feel weighted down.
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What is a can of soda (12 fl. oz.)
150 calories and 10 teaspoons of added sugar
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What is Summer produce
Berries, peppers, peaches, summer squash, and zucchini
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What is low saturated fat oils
Avocado, canola, corn, grapeseed, olive, peanut, and sunflower oils
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What is chronic diseases
Fruits and veggies help to lower your risk for (ie: diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and stroke)
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What is added sugars
Sucrose, glucose, maltose, dextrose, high fructose corn syrup, cane syrup, concentrated fruit juice, agave nectar and honey
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What is Winter produce
bok choy, spinach, beets, lime and oranges
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What is avocado
Snack, cook and bake with _____ to add fiber, and healthy fats
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What is flexible or versatile
Fresh, frozen, canned, dried, 100% juice. Raw or cooked, whole or chopped, organic or not, alone or combined.
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What is 20 teaspoons
Most Americans consume nearly _______ of added sugar each day.
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What is canned fruits and vegetables
High in sodium and saturated fat
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What is unsaturated fats
Can help lower bad cholesterol and triglyceride levels
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