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We all know that eating more fruits and vegetables is healthy for us, and the summer and fall are two great times to work on that goal. 

Whether you get your produce from your backyard garden, a farmer’s market, or the produce aisle of your local grocery store, there’s plenty of fresh-picked, in-season delights to tempt the palate. 

Top 5 reasons to increase your fruits and vegetable intake:

• Fruits and vegetables are a great source of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants
• Diets high in fruits and vegetables may reduce your risk of cancer and other chronic diseases
• More fruits and vegetables in the diet can help to control your blood pressure
• Most are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling, making them helpful in controlling your weight
• They taste delicious!

Try these easy-to-make recipes to add more fruit and vegetables to your diet:

• Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips
• Corn and Black Bean Salsa
• Easy Guacamole
• Bonus Recipe: Oven Corn Chips (Or, try using sliced peppers or cucumbers in place of chips!)

	Salsa Ingredients
	2 kiwis, peeled and diced
	2 Golden Delicious apples, diced
	1 cup raspberries, frozen
	2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
	3 Tbsp fruit preserves, any flavor
	Cinnamon Chips Ingredients
	10 (10-inch) whole wheat tortillas
	Butter flavored cooking spray
	1-2 Tbsp. cinnamon sugar
	Preparation
	Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all salsa ingredients thoroughly together in a bowl.  Cover and chill for 20 minutes.  Cut tortillas into wedges and arrange in single layer on baking sheet.  Spray with cooking spray and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.  Bake for 8-10 minutes.  Nutrition Info Salsa: Serving size: about ½ cup; Calories: 76; Carbohydrate: 19 gms; Protein: 1 gms; Fat:  0 gm; Sodium: 4 mg Chips: Serving size: wedges from ½ tortilla; Calories: 90; Carbohydrate: 16 gms; Protein: 2 gms; Fat: 0 gm; Sodium: 203 mg

	Ingredients
	2 cups diced fresh tomatoes
	1 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed well
	1 cup frozen corn, thawed
	1 chopped onion
	1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
	½ cup lime juice
	Preparation
	Mix all ingredients together and chill.  Served with baked corn tortilla chips.  Makes about 5 cups. Nutrition Info Serving size: about ½ cup; Calories: 50; Carbohydrate: 10 gms; Protein: 3 gms; Fat: 0 gm; Sodium: 45 mg

	Ingredients
	2 avocados 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 1 ripe tomato, chopped 1 lime, juiced Salt and pepper to taste
	Preparation
	Peel and mash avocados in a medium serving bowl. Stir in onion, garlic, tomato, lime juice, salt and pepper. Season with remaining lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Chill for half an hour to blend flavors. Tip: Add Protein You can add a couple smashed hard boiled eggs to add extra protein! Nutrition Info Servings Per Recipe: 16; Calories: 45; Total Fat: 3.7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 2mg; Total Carbs: 3.4g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Protein: 0.7g

	Ingredients
	Vegetable oil cooking spray 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 12 corn tortillas
	Preparation
	Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine onion powder, chili powder and garlic powder. Stack tortillas and cut through the center with a sharp knife to make 6 equal wedges. Arrange wedges, without overlapping, on baking sheets. Lightly spray wedges with cooking spray and sprinkle with seasoning mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned and crisp.  Store in airtight plastic bags. Makes 7 servings. Nutrition Info Serving Size: 10 chips; Calories: 120; Carbohydrate: 22 g; Protein: 4 g; Fat: 2 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg