Do You Eat Enough Fruits?

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A recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that Americans don’t come even close to the recommended 7 to 13 servings of fruits.

Research has proven that, when we add fruits to our daily diet, we significantly decrease our risk for chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and numerous cancers.

Here are 2 “super fruits” that can positively influence your health:

Apples

I know you’ve heard this before, but according to research an apple a day does literally keep the doctor away. Apples are full of powerful antioxidants, which protect cell damage and significantly reduce the risk of cancer.

Blueberries

Blueberries are loaded with anthocyanins, which improve vision and brain functions. Blueberries have also been found to help lower the risk for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

How Can You Help Kids Get More Fruit?

Start a Food Pantry at Your School!

This free Salud America! Action Pack can help school personnel talk to decision-makers, plan, and start a School Food Pantry. A School Food Pantry can accept, store, and redistribute donated and leftover food to students, helping hungry students, reduce local food insecurity, and reduce food waste

The Action Pack was created by Dr. Amelie G. Ramirez, director of the Salud America! Latino health program at UT Health San Antonio, with input from Jenny Arredondo, school district nutrition director at San Antonio ISD, who started school food pantries on 10 campuses in 2017-18.

Sign up for the Action Pack!