What better time of year to eat more fruit with all the luscious soft summer fruits coming on the market, followed by the crisp apples of fall.

Later, fall and winter bring their own pleasures with a variety of pears, then citrus fruits. But how much of this bounty do you need?

Click below to learn more!

www.mypyramid.gov/fruits_amounts

For quick ways to get more each day:

Buy fresh fruits in season when they may be less expensive and at their peak flavor.

Buy fruits that are dried, frozen, and canned (in water or juice) as well as fresh, so that you always have a supply on hand.

Consider convenience when shopping. Buy pre-cut packages of fruit (such as melon or pineapple chunks) for a healthy snack in seconds. Choose packaged fruits that do not have added sugars .