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Oregon Department of Human Services
Fruit and Veggie Resources
Everyone knows eating fruits and vegetables is good for them.
The good news is, including more fruits and vegetables in your diet doesn't have to be hard.
 
Below you will find practical tips on how to get more fruits and veggies into your family's diet, recipes to make them your family's favorite, where to find a farmers' market and links to other fruit and veggie resources.
 
 
Strawberry Shortcake
 
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This site offers kid-friendly recipes for healthy snacks and foods using strawberries, blueberries, lemons, oranges, plums, raspberries and a variety of other fruits. 
 
Strawberry Shortcake's Fruit Pizza
Raspberry Torte's Sunrise Parfait
Plum Pudding's Berry Salad 
Blueberry Muffin's Fruit Soup 
Orange Blossom's Orange Frosty 
Lemon Meringue's Tuna Salad Wraps
 

 
 
 

Food Hero

 

Fruits and vegetables are nutritional all stars. You don’t have to work hard to prepare and enjoy them - that’s where Food Hero comes in. Find out more at this site. If you are in a hurry, here are some quick links for Fast, Affordable and Fun tips at Food Hero.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Other Ideas, Recipes and Links
 
/DHS/ph/wic/images/broccoli.jpg Help with picky eaters.
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Information about cooking and storing fruits and vegetables.
Ideas and Recipes
Links for Partners
/DHS/ph/wic/images/apple_green.jpgFruits & Veggies—More Matters™
 
/DHS/ph/wic/images/apple_green.jpgFind a Farmers' Market
  
Recipes:
 
/DHS/ph/wic/images/apple_green.jpgFruit and Veggie Recipes from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
     Search for recipes by food and meal type.
 
/DHS/ph/wic/images/apple_green.jpgOregon State University Extension Service Healthy Recipes:
      a great resource for recipes and
      information on preparing healthy meals
      on a budget. Page is available in
      English and Spanish.
 
 
/DHS/ph/wic/images/tomato.jpgFruits & Veggies—More Matters™ guidelines for logo use
 
/DHS/ph/wic/images/tomato.jpgFruit & Veggies More Matters 
Centers for Disease Control   
       and Prevention (CDC) site for partners 
 
/DHS/ph/wic/images/tomato.jpgProduce for Better Health Foundation: your resource for fruit and vegetable marketing
       and education
 
/DHS/ph/wic/images/tomato.jpgSesame Workshop  Helping Children Develop Healthy Habits Through 
      Fun and Play  
 
/DHS/ph/wic/images/tomato.jpgNational Farm to School Online:
 
 

Help for Your Family's Picky Eaters and Cooking and Storing Fruits and Vegetables
 
Picky Eaters 
One Step at a Time 
Lisa shares her ideas on taking your first steps toward healthier eating.
(PDF) (English) (Spanish
 
Tropical Fiesta
Ideas for creating a mini-vacation at home with a tropical-inspired meal, and a list of books on healthy eating that you and your child may enjoy.
(PDF) (English) (Spanish)
 
No More Food Fights! 
Putting an end to meal-time battles with picky eaters.
(PDF) (English) (Spanish)
Small Changes, Big Rewards 
Making positive changes for your family. 
(PDF) (English) (Spanish)
 
Offering fruits and veggies to young children  
(PDF) (English) (Spanish)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cooking and Storing
Healthy in a Hurry
Melody shares what she's learned about preparing quick, healthy meals for her family.
(PDF) (English) (Spanish
Endless Summer
Tips on enjoying fruits and vegetables all year round by mixing the best of fresh and frozen.
(PDF) (English) (Spanish)
 
Keeping It Fresh 
Are you tired of buying fruits and vegetables just to have them go bad before you can eat them? Some tips on selecting and storing fruits and vegetables to help you cut down on food waste.
 
 
 
 

 
Page updated: November 19, 2009

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