A diet rich in fruits and vegetables can help to reduce the risk of some chronic diseases such as heart disease, high cholesterol and certain types of cancer.
Despite these well-documented benefits, many individuals still find it challenging to meet the recommended daily intake of produce.
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That’s where the Fruit and Veggie Challenge can help. The online challenge encourages participants to increase their daily fruit and vegetable consumption over six weeks. Registration is open, with the challenge running from July 7 through Aug. 17.
The Fruit and Veggie Challenge is simple. Participants focus on servings instead of counting calories, weighing food or measuring portions. The objective is to reach a total of 130 servings by the end of the program, which equates to roughly four servings per day on most days.
Servings are logged in the program’s online tracker and participants will receive weekly emails with recipes, how-to videos and nutritional tips throughout the six weeks.
The challenge is open to active, benefits-eligible faculty and staff and their spouse/other qualified adult enrolled in a U-M health plan. Sign up for the Fruit and Veggie Challenge on the MHealthy Portal, powered by Asset Health.
