Stepping Stones For Survival

1. Eat at least five servings of fresh fruit and vegetables each day.
2. Look for dark, leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots, strawberries, blackberries, and cantaloupe which are high in antioxidants.
3. Remember that dried fruit, though high in antioxidants, is also high in calories.
4. Choose canned fruit packed in juice or water.
5. Use freshly prepared vegetables because soaking them can dissolve vitamins and minerals.
6. Keep in mind that overcooking vegetables and fruit destroys their food value.
7. Eat fresh fruit and vegetables as soon as possible rather than storing them for a long time.
8. Serve vegetables without the addition of butter or rich sauces.
9. Prepare fruit without syrupy dressings or sugar.
10. Eat vegetables and fruit without added salt.

Copyright © December 2009 by Yvonne Ortega