ADD A CUP TODAY
MOTHER NATURE MEASURED
FOR YOU
Did you know it's recommended that you eat 2 cups of fruits and 3 cups of vegetables every day? But how do you know how much a cup is?
Fortunately, Mother Nature has already measured for you!
An ear of corn, a banana, an average-sized apple and tomato...many of the fruits and vegetables you already enjoy are equivalent to one cup — no measuring required!
This is just one of many useful tips and suggestions we're happy to offer you and your family to make healthy food choices and add physical activity to your everyday routines. We're SNAP-Ed, part of the national Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance benefits to those who need them. And we encourage you to discover more simple ways that you can eat healthy and be active...
HOW MUCH IS A CUP?
For the most part, Mother Nature has already done the measuring for you — but there are a few exceptions. Here's a helpful chart you can use to be sure you're getting your proper daily amount of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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New Jersey's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, NJ SNAP, provides food assistance to families with low incomes to help them buy groceries through a benefits card accepted in most food retail stores and some farmer's markets. You can use SNAP benefits to stretch your food budget and buy nutritious foods that can keep you and your family healthy.
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