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Salinas, California 93906
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 Eat Your Colors — A True Story
 Most of us know that eating a variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is recommended for overall health. But did you know that eating fruits and veggies can not only maintain but actually improve your vision?

This summer I visited the eye doctor for my annual reviw and was surprised that my vision had improved so much that I needed a new prescription for glasses! This coincided with a conscious effort on my part in the past two years to eat more fruits and vegs.

Yellow and orange fruits and vegs help maintain vision health. Examples include carrots, yellow and orange bell peppers, yellow and butternut squash, corn, yellow tomatoes, apricots, grapefruit and yellow apples.

More reasons to eat carrots:

  • Carrots are high in beta carotene, a form of Vit. A, important for eyesight and skin health
  • Also a good source of fiber, Vit. C and potassium
  • And a good source of Vit B6, folate, and several essential minerals including calcium
For additional info, visit these websites:
        www.Harvest of the Month.com

        www.Fruits and Veggies Matter.gov
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NUTRITION and LEAD

 Lead poisoning is one of the most common childhood health problems in the US. Being conscientious about your child's nutrition will reduce the chances of high levels of lead concentrating in her blood.

LEVELS OF LEAD IN THE BLOOD MAY INCREASE IF:
  • your child eats too much or too little protein
  • he eats too much fat – For children over 2 years, serve fat free or 1% dairy, and no daily fried foods, chips or candy
  • your child doesn't get enough calcium or iron – serve dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, meats, chicken, ceareal with iron and dried fruits – 2-3 serving a day
  • your child deosn't get enough zinc – foods high in zinc include meats, chicekn and whole grain cereal.
An empty stomach may increase the chances of higher lead levels. Snacks are an important part of you child's daily meal plan. A young child should not be hungry, waiting for "dinner time".

A committment to establishing and sustaining your child's health means a committment to good nutrition: variety of foods, plus adequate and regular servings.

Stay happy and healthy!




 

 

 

 

 

 

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Daily Amounts of Fruits and Vegetables:

KIDS Ages 5 to 12:
2.5 to 5 cups

TEENS Ages 13 to 18
3.5 to 6.5 cups

ADULTS 19 and up
3.5 to 6.3 cups