Can fruit juice count towards my

daily fruit intake?

Source: FruitsandVeggiesMatter.gov

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• daily fruit juice intake]]> http://jeannecacciasilva.com/2009/03/can-fruit-juice-count-towards-my-daily-fruit-intake/feed/ 0 http://jeannecacciasilva.com/2009/01/so-what-is-a-cup-of-fruit-anyway/ http://jeannecacciasilva.com/2009/01/so-what-is-a-cup-of-fruit-anyway/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:51:29 +0000 Jeanne http://jeannecacciasilva.com/?p=78 So what is a cup of fruit anyway? In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or 1/2 cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the fruit group. Examples of 1 cup of fruit are the following: 1 small apple 1 large banana (8" long) 32 grapes 1 large orange 1 large peach 2 large plums 8 large strawberries The following are examples of 1/2 cup of fruit: 4 ounces of applesauce 1/2 medium grapefruit (4' diameter) 16 grapes 1 small orange 1/2 cup of orange juice 1/4 cup of raisins (1 small box) 4 large strawberries Here is a fruit recipe to enjoy! Quick-Start Fruit Smoothie (from the "It's All About Nutrition" kitchen) 1 apple (skin on)* 1 banana 1 kiwi 8-10 strawberries 1 cup of orange juice 1 cup of cranberry juice (100% juice) 1 cup of non-fat plain yogurt *Wash skin of apple thoroughly, then cut in quarters. Add half the ingredients to a blender and blend until fine. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth. Serve at your convenience. Keep unused portions refrigerated (may need to be reblended before serving). Yield: approximately 40 ounces (5 - 1 cup servings) This recipe provides vitamin C, potassium, fiber, folic acid, and calcium.]]> So what is a cup of fruit anyway?

  In general, 1 cup of fruit or 100% fruit juice, or 1/2 cup of dried fruit can be considered as 1 cup from the fruit group. Examples of 1 cup of fruit are the following:

  1 small apple
  1 large banana (8″ long)
  32 grapes
  1 large orange
  1 large peach
  2 large plums
  8 large strawberries

  The following are examples of 1/2 cup of fruit:

  4 ounces of applesauce
  1/2 medium grapefruit (4′ diameter)
  16 grapes
  1 small orange
  1/2 cup of orange juice
  1/4 cup of raisins (1 small box)
  4 large strawberries

  Here is a fruit recipe to enjoy!

  Quick-Start Fruit Smoothie

  (from the “It’s All About Nutrition” kitchen)

  1 apple (skin on)*

  1 banana

  1 kiwi

  8-10 strawberries

  1 cup of orange juice

  1 cup of cranberry juice (100% juice)

  1 cup of non-fat plain yogurt

  *Wash skin of apple thoroughly, then cut in quarters. Add half the ingredients to a blender and blend until fine. Add remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

  Serve at your convenience. Keep unused portions refrigerated (may need to be reblended before serving).

  Yield: approximately 40 ounces (5 – 1 cup servings)

  This recipe provides vitamin C, potassium, fiber, folic acid, and calcium.

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  Additional Ways To Stay Hydrated

  Here are some ways to increase your water intake:

  * Carry a water bottle around with you as a reminder to drink – keep it on your desk and bring it in your car. Bring it with you when engaging in your favorite sport or physical activity.

  * Keep a jug of water in your refrigerator. You can add a wedge of lemon, lime, or orange to it to add flavor. You can also add a little fruit juice for flavor.

  * Try unsweetened flavored seltzer waters for a change of pace – they do not contain any calories and taste great too!

  * Choose decaffeinated beverages (coffee, tea) over ones that are caffeinated.

  * Drink throughout the day, not just when thirsty.

  * If drinking alcoholic beverages, drink a lot of water (seltzer or sparkling water) also. Alternate alcoholic beverages with water at social occasions.

  

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