What Exactly is 1 Serving of Fruit or Vegetables?
This one is from An A-Z Guide to Healing Foods by Elise Marie Collins.
In general, fruit and vegetable portions are rather small, making it easy to get your fill. According to the American Cancer Society, one serving of fruit or vegetables is equal to the following:
- 1/2 cup fruit
- 1 medium piece of fruit
- 1/2 cup dried fruit
- 3/4 cup (6 ounces) of 100% fruit or vegetable juice
- 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables
- 1/2 cup cooked or raw vegetables