March is #NationalNutritionMonth. As the nation’s doctor, I encourage you to eat more fruits and vegetables each day. The World Health Organization @WHO recommends 5 servings of fruits & non-starchy vegetables a day to prevent chronic disease. What’s in your 5 servings?pic.twitter.com/icCSEawiBv
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Dr. Rosen, Your concerns about overindulging are valid- however a serving of fruit is much less than most people think (a single banana can constitute 2-3 “servings” of fruit).
Though I’d prefer and suggest a balance of fruits AND vegetables, the net benefits of the nutrients, vitamins, and fiber from 4-5 measured servings of fruit far outweigh the downsides of what most people are consuming on a daily basis.