The UNMC Wellness Council, using the Wellstream Health Risk Assessment (HRA), has identified three goals to increase physical wellness in the UNMC community.
The goals, with action items listed below, are:
- To increase the number of those who report consuming five or more servings a day of high-fiber foods from 15 percent to 20 percent;
- To increase the number of those who report consuming five or more servings a day of fruits and vegetables from 19 percent to 24 percent; and
- To increase the number of those who report that they get an adequate amount of exercise from 25 percent to 28 percent.
Today, we’ll explore the differences between fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables.
Have you ever wondered how frozen fruits and vegetables compare to fresh fruits and vegetables? Watch this video to learn more! Frozen produce is a great alternative to fresh produce, because it lasts longer and is easy to keep on hand. It can sometimes be cheaper as well.
Canned produce is another convenient alternative, but there are a couple of things to look for when buying canned fruits and vegetables. Make sure canned fruits are canned in 100 percent fruit juice to avoid added sugars. Canned vegetables can have a lot of added salt, so try to choose “low sodium” or “no added salt” varieties.
For more information, watch this video.