Related Links
- Have a Plant™ Resources
- General Information Sites
- Growing Fruits and Vegetables
- Promoting Fruits and Vegetables in Schools
- Additional Sites
Have a Plant™ Resources
Looking for a superfood that’s good for your mind and body? It’s pretty simple. They are fruits and vegetables, of any kind: They’re plants. There’s lots of science behind it all, and it boils down to this: if you’re a human being, your body and mind are built to benefit from eating plants, resulting in better health and a better mood. fruitsandveggies.org offers simple ways to add more fruits and veggies to your day, nutrition and storage information, shopping tips, healthy and kid-friendly menus and recipes, as well as ways to save money using fruits and veggies.
- Nutrition, storage and handling information on a variety of fruits and vegetables
https://fruitsandveggies.org/fruits-and-veggies/ - Recipes to fit a variety of cooking styles and dietary needs
https://fruitsandveggies.org/topics/ - Add fruits and vegetables to current events and seasonal trends
https://fruitsandveggies.org/series/ - Did you know? Interesting reads on fruits and vegetables
https://fruitsandveggies.org/expert-advice/ - Produce for Better Health provides webinars to help expand consumer knowledge on research, trends and cooking ideas. Webinar content includes a variety of topics such as the impact of nutrition on emotional well-being, active aging and sustainability.
https://fruitsandveggies.org/expert-professionals/webinars/
General Information About Fruits and Vegetables
- American Cancer Society
- American Heart Association
- US Dietary Guidelines
- USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Information About Growing Fruits and Vegetables
- Missouri Department of Agriculture
- Missouri’s Farmer’s Market Directory
- Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
- National Gardening Association
Promoting Fruits and Vegetables at Schools
- Farm to School
- Community Food Security Coalition
- Alliance for a Healthier Generation; Healthy Schools Program
- US Department of Agriculture Resources
- California School Garden Network
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Dole Food Company
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