HOW MUCH FRUIT SHOULD YOU HAVE PER DAY?

We have just spent the last fifteen days posting about healthy fruits. So, you may be wondering how much fruit you should have per day. According to the health guide I picked up in my oncologists' office, the answer is not a simple number. According to the American Heart Association and other health organizations, it is generally recommended that people try to have four servings of fruit and five servings of vegetables daily. Not sure what a serving is? A serving of fruit is considered to be 1 medium piece of fruit, about the size of the average adult fist, or 1/2 cup of sliced fruit. It is best to have fresh or frozen fruit than canned or dried variations. Usually canned or dried fruit is higher is sugar. If fruit is not a regular part of your diet, you should consider adding it right away.

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