Healthy Living

"Eat your fruits and vegetables." It's one of the tried and true recommendations for a healthy diet. And for good reason. Fruits and vegetables are rich in essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, carbohydrates, and phytochemicals. They've also been linked to many health benefits, including lowered risk for certain cancers, stroke, heart disease, and high blood pressure.

Choose from the list below of just a few of the fruits and vegetables available in the Hillside Orchard Farm Market to learn more about their nutritional value:

Apples   |   Blueberries   |   Peaches   |   Strawberries   |   Squash   |   Tomatoes

Fruits and vegetables are clearly an important part of a good diet. Almost everyone can benefit from eating more of them, but variety is as important as quantity. No single fruit or vegetable provides all of the nutrients you need to be healthy. The key lies in the variety of different fruits and vegetables that you eat..

Some basic fruits and vegetables tips:

• Try to increase the amount of fruits and vegetables you eat. Some experts recommend shooting for at least nine servings a day rather than the often-recommended five servings.
• Choose a variety of different fruits and vegetables. It's easy to get into a rut when it comes to the food you eat. Break out and try a wider variety, being sure to include dark-green, leafy vegetables; yellow, orange, and red fruits and vegetables; cooked tomatoes; and citrus fruits