Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Matter

🥦🍓 June is Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Awareness Month

This month, we’re celebrating the power of nature’s medicine, packed with nutrients to fuel your body, boost your mood, and support your health.

When it comes to building a healthier lifestyle, one of the simplest and most powerful choices you can make is adding more fresh fruits and vegetables to your daily routine. June is the perfect time to celebrate the colors, flavors, and health benefits nature has to offer!

Why It Matters?

Fruits and vegetables are loaded with essential nutrients, fiber, antioxidants, and water — and they help reduce the risk of:

• Heart disease

• Obesity

• Type 2 diabetes

• Certain cancers

• Digestive problems

Eating a variety of fresh produce also supports your immune system, boosts mental clarity, and improves skin health — all while tasting amazing!

🥬 Embrace All The Colors: They All Matter.

• Variety is key! Each color provides different health benefits:
  🔴 Red (tomatoes, strawberries) – Heart health
  🟠 Orange/Yellow (carrots, mangoes) – Eye and immune support
  🟢 Green (spinach, broccoli) – Detox and energy
  🔵 Blue/Purple (blueberries, eggplant) – Brain and aging support
  ⚪ White (onions, cauliflower) – Anti-inflammatory

🥬 Simple Ways to Eat More Every Day:

• 🍓 Add berries or banana slices to your breakfast

• 🥗 Have a salad with lunch or dinner

• 🥕 Snack on raw carrots, cucumbers, or bell peppers with hummus

• 🥣 Blend a green smoothie with spinach, kale, and fruit

• 🍎 Keep washed fruit visible and ready to grab

🛒 Pro Tip: Shop Smart

• Visit your local farmers market or produce section for in-season picks

• Choose a variety of colors — each one brings different nutrients

• Wash and prep your produce right after buying for easy access

• Pack sliced veggies with hummus for snacks

• Use fresh greens as a base for lunch or dinner

• Add fruit to breakfast, oatmeal, or yogurt

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Get the Whole Family Involved

Make fruit and veggie time fun:

• Let kids help pick produce at the store

• Try new recipes together (like fruit kabobs or veggie wraps)

• Plant a small home garden or windowsill herb box

🌟 Take the Challenge!

This June, try to:
✅ Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables a day
✅ Try 1 new fruit or veggie each week
✅ Share your healthy meals and tag #FreshProduceMonth

✅ Book with DoctorLoune for customized care

Small changes = big results.
Celebrate Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Awareness Month by making your plate colorful, your body strong, and your health a priority.