According to recently published data by the National Institute of Health, two-thirds of teenagers eat less than one serving of fruits and vegetables a day. Adults fare no better, as less than 30 percent consume the recommended daily number of servings.
Those numbers are concerning because we all know the health benefits associated with diets high in produce: slimmer bodies, healthier lifestyles and reduced likelihood of chronic illness. And diets that include plenty of fresh vegetables have also been shown to help improve children’s academic performance. Read more
