National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day

Get your daily dose of sunshine with a rainbow of fruits and veggies! Colorful, crunchy, and bursting with flavor, eating well never tasted so good. So dig in and enjoy the bounty of nature with every bite.

Whether it’s an apple a day to keep the doctor away or a pile of broccoli that look like little trees, everyone can use just a few more fruits and vegetables in their diets on a daily basis. And that’s what National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day is all about!

History of National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day

Trends in the United States point toward more and more problems with obesity at increasingly younger ages. One of the culprits of this unhealthy trend may be related to the increase in processed foods that most average Americans are eating in their usual meals.

In an effort to minimize the struggle with obesity, dietitians encourage people of all ages to get into the habit of eating more fruits and vegetables in their daily diets.

The first National Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day was celebrated in 2015. Sponsored by the Dole company, this day is meant to promote the healthy role that fruits and vegetables play in the diets of human beings. And paying attention to eating more fruits and vegetables for one day offers the beginning of a new habit that can last into the future – creating a healthier and happier society of people!