“Eat your fruits and vegetables” is a familiar statement we all heard as children and have spoken as adults. And for good reason! Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is associated with a reduced risk of certain diseases and health conditions. Unfortunately, the majority of Canadians do not meet the recommendation of eating 5 to 10 fruits and vegetables per day.
We are fortunate in Ontario to have an abundance of affordable, locally grown produce. Dedicated, educated farmers ensure a supply of safe, nutritious fruits and vegetables. We have choice in where we buy this produce: at the farm gate, farmer markets or in our local grocery store. Ontario farmers supply both organic and conventional foods. No matter which type of produce is chosen or where it is purchased, we all benefit in eating the number of servings recommended.
Despite being the largest single section in a grocery store, the produce department rarely provides adequate nutritional information for consumers. Most fresh fruits and vegetables do not have nutritional labels. This web-site is designed to provide the consumer with verified, science-based information on the nutritional value of specific fruits and vegetables and the role they play together in promoting good health. Wherever possible we have used Canadian standards and sources provided by Health Canada and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Health and research information is under review and verification by a scientific review committee at the School of Nutrition, Ryerson University. The website is the sole responsibility of the VHQ program.
Visit the site @ http://www.vhqfoods.ca
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