Initiative for a Healthy Weight

Nutrition

Tips for Eating Fruits

Examples of Fruit and Fruit Juices

• Canned*, frozen, and dried fruits all count towards meeting fruit goals.
• Some fruits that are rich in potassium include prune juice, bananas, cantaloupe, honeydew, prunes, dried peaches or apricots, orange juice, and plantains.
• Some fruit juices, such as orange and prune juice, are rich in potassium. These are better choices when selecting fruit juice.
• Light or heavy syrup adds sugar to canned fruits. Fruits canned in juice or water are a better choice.

Tips for Eating More Fruits

• Use fruit in salads, toppings, desserts, and/or snacks regularly.
• Use fruit as a topping on cereal, pancakes, and other foods rather than sugars, syrups, or other sweet toppings.
• Select fruits that are in season to increase variety.
• Use canned*, frozen, and dried fruits as well as fresh fruits.
• Choose whole or cut-up fruits more often as snacks or with meals, instead of juice.
• Use water as a beverage in place of juice.

For more information on fruits, go to the Fruits section of MyPyramid.gov.