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Get ready for a month-long celebration of delicious and nutritious foods on National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month, starting on June 1! This holiday was created to promote the importance of incorporating fresh produce into our diets for overall health and well-being. From juicy strawberries to crisp cucumbers, there is an endless variety of fruits and vegetables to enjoy during this special month. So let's embrace this opportunity to add more color and flavor to our meals while also supporting local farmers. Get ready for some tasty inspiration and let's celebrate together!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1957</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Discovery of Nutritional Value of Fruits</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the late 1950s, scientists began discovering the specific vitamins and minerals contained in various fruits and vegetables, highlighting their importance in human diet.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Five-A-Day Program Launch </div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Cancer Institute and the Produce for Better Health Foundation initiated the Five-A-Day program urging Americans to consume at least five servings of fruit and vegetables every day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1987</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>American Heart Association's Dietary Guidelines </div><div class='timeline-text'>American Heart Association released new dietary guidelines encouraging consumption of fruits and vegetables to reduce risk of cardiovascular diseases.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>June declared as National Month </div><div class='timeline-text'>June was officially declared as National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>"MyPlate" Nutritional Guide Released</div><div class='timeline-text'>USDA released 'MyPlate', a new food pyramid emphasizing the importance of incorporating a variety of fruits and vegetables into daily meals.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Impact of Pandemic on Fresh Produce </div><div class='timeline-text'>Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, people turned to healthier eating habits including increased consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables to boost immunity.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a colorful fruit and vegetable platter</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and arrange them on a platter or in a fun, creative design. This is not only visually appealing, but it also encourages healthy snacking.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a local farmer's market</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Support local farmers and enjoy the freshest produce by visiting a farmer's market in your area. You can even make it a fun outing by bringing along friends or family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Challenge yourself to try a new fruit or vegetable each day</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Expand your taste buds by trying a new fruit or vegetable every day during the month. You may discover a new favorite!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a vegetarian cook-off</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get together with friends and have a friendly competition to see who can create the most delicious vegetarian dish using fresh fruits and vegetables.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Start a garden</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate fresh produce all month long by starting your own garden. You'll have access to your own fresh fruits and vegetables all season long!</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes a healthy lifestyle</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Fresh fruits and vegetables are packed with essential vitamins, nutrients, and fiber that are important for our overall health and well-being. Celebrating National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month encourages people to incorporate more of these nutritious foods into their diets.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a chance to try new produce</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>With so many different types of fruits and vegetables available, National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month is the perfect opportunity to try something new! You may discover a new favorite fruit or vegetable that you never would have otherwise tried.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Summer is the perfect season for fresh produce</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>June, which is when National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month takes place, marks the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. This means that there is an abundance of fresh, locally grown produce available at farmers' markets and grocery stores - making it easier than ever to participate in the festivities!</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Strawberries are the only fruit with seeds outside</h3><p class='facts-content'>Strawberries are unique as they are the only fruit to wear their seeds on the outside - with approximately 200 seeds per fruit for your crunching pleasure.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Broccoli is richer in Vitamin C than oranges</h3><p class='facts-content'>Believe it or not, broccoli has twice the vitamin C of an orange. It is also a good source of dietary fiber and essential minerals enhancing your health.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Bananas are berries</h3><p class='facts-content'>Botanically speaking, a berry is a fruit that has seeds and pulp produced from a single ovary - that makes bananas technically berries!</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Pineapple plants only produce one pineapple a year</h3><p class='facts-content'>Pineapple plants are singularly focused - each plant fruiting just once, and producing a single pineapple each year.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Cucumbers can cool your body temperature</h3><p class='facts-content'>Cucumbers are 95% water, and the old saying, "cool as a cucumber", is rooted in this high water content's excellent hydrating and cooling properties.</p></div></div>
National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month is celebrated on June 1st every year. In 2024, National Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Month will occur on a Saturday.
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