Assessment
Make Produce the Star
Move over, meat and potatoes
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Quick Win
Vegetables and fruit, central to the Mediterranean diet, are bursting with flavor and nutrients. Get more in your diet with these simple steps.
Try This Today
- Flip your ratio. Make vegetables the foundation of your meals, not an extra. Instead of baked chicken with a veggie side, for instance, top a big bed of greens and other veggies with slices of chicken. Our Cauliflower Rice Bowls and Spinach & Strawberry Salad highlight the veggie-forward approach.
- Celebrate what’s in season. Your best option for freshness and flavor is local, seasonal produce. In the summer, try recipes like our Heirloom Tomato Salad and Very Berry Fruit Salad; in the spring, our Spring Pizza; in the fall or winter, Moroccan Chickpea-Stuffed Acorn Squash.
- Explore techniques. Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of vegetables. Case in point: our Balsamic Roasted Carrots. Soups and stir-fries, like our Happy Family Stir-Fry, are a great way to get a variety of vegetables in one serving.
Why
Eating plenty of fruits and vegetables may help protect brain function, according to a study of 2,865 adults ages 50 and older published in Nutrients in 2026.
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