How much is a Fruit or Veggie Serving?

Getting 9 servings of fruit and veggies is easier than you think.

From Stealth Health

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• One medium-size fruit (such as apple, orange, banana, pear)



• 1/2 cup raw, cooked, canned, or frozen fruits or vegetables



• 3/4 cup (6 ounces) 100 percent fruit or vegetable juice



• 1/2 cup cut-up fruit



• 1/2 cup cooked or canned legumes (beans and peas)



• 1 cup raw, leafy vegetables (such as lettuce and spinach)



• 1/4 cup dried fruit (such as raisins, apricots, and mangoes)






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