Fruits and Vegetables
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Healthy Snacking
Fruits and vegetables are rich in important nutrients and low in calories and can help keep you feeling full because they are a good source of fiber. They are also convenient "grab-and-go" snacks you can take with you. The Slim·Fast Meal Plans include 3-5 servings of fruits or vegetables between mealsRefer to your Personalized Plan for the right number of servings.
If you measured it out, 1 serving is:
One serving of fruit = 1 medium piece or 1/2 cup
A medium-size piece of fruit
(an orange, small banana, medium-size apple)
1/2 a cup of cut-up fruit
One serving of vegetables = 1 cup raw or 1/2 cup cooked
1/2 cup of cut-up vegetables
1/2 cup of cooked beans or peas
Source: National Cancer Institute
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