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What Does Eating 7 A Day Look Like?

Meal planning for 7 servings of fruits and vegetables a day sounds like a tall order. Especially when you only eat 3-4 meals a day, right!? Well, you're in luck. We've broken down a few days worth of meals so that you can see what 7/day looks like.

Note: One serving of fruit (1F). One serving of vegetables (1V).

Day 1

Breakfast:

  • Egg scramble with peppers, onions, and tomato (1V)
  • Slice of whole grain toast
  • Cantaloupe wedge (1F)

Lunch:

Snack:

  • Apple and peanut butter (1F)

Dinner:

4V + 3F = 7 a day

Day 2

Breakfast:

Lunch:

Snack:

  • Orange and a cheese stick (1F)

Dinner:

4V + 3F = 7 a day

Day 3

Breakfast:

  • Smoothie with berries, banana, and orange (2F)
  • 1/2 a bagel

Lunch:

Snack:

  • Hummus and cucumber (1V)

Dinner:

4V + 3F = 7 a day

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