The Banana versus the Apple

Let's compare the banana to an apple.

The banana has four times the protein, twice the carbohydrate, three times the phosphorus, five times the vitamin A and iron, and twice the other vitamins and minerals. It is also rich in potassium and is one of the best value foods around.

So I am more inclined to say, "A banana a day keeps the doctor away!"

Five Tips on How to Eat All The Veggies You Need Everyday

I read that we should eat at least 10 servings of fruits and vegetables to stay healthy. That seems like a lot. But a serving is 1 cup of raw food or 1/2 cup cooked.

Five ways to help meet this requirement would be ...

1. Keep a container of cut up vegies in the fridge to snack on.
2. Make it a point to have at least 2 pieces of fresh fruit every day.
3. Have a nice big salad with chopped vegies. And make sure there are at least 3 different colors of vegies in the salad.
4. Add shredded vegies to your soup, casserole or sandwich.
5. Add fresh fruit to your cereal, yogurt or cottage cheese.

I get mine without having to buy, chop or cook them.