Look for the dark greens and oranges in the vegetables of fall. Microwave a sweet potato for a delicious side dish or snack. Add spinach, kale, collard greens, or turnip greens to a pot of soup.
What equals a cup? That is an 8 ounce measuring cup. In general, 1 cup of raw or cooked vegetables or vegetable juice, or 2 cups of raw leafy greens can be considered as 1 cup from the vegetable group.
A healthier lifestyle is easier than you might think. This is one in a series of monthly webpage features to show you how to take advantage of the great information put together by your USDA colleagues.
