Five-A-Day at Five Locations a Day

Eating Away From Home
Whether it's running to the deli during lunch, stopping by the cafeteria at work or school or eating at their favorite restaurant, people's first instinct is probably to stick to the menu. But if healthy fruit and vegetable options are not available, the Five-A-Day program encourages people to ask for healthier alternatives, like fresh fruit instead of greasy french fries, or a light salad instead of onion rings.

At Home
There are lots of opportunities to eat more fruits and vegetables at home. Why not try these helpful tips.

• Buy pre-packaged salads and other vegetables at the grocery store.
• Keep a bowl of fresh fruit--washed and dried-- in the kitchen.
• Stock up on frozen vegetables and cook them in the microwave for a meal or snack.

In the Car
Try these tips for making fruits and vegetables a quick and handy snack.

• Store some dried fruit in your glove compartment.
• Wash whole pieces of fruit -like grapes and apples -and pack for the car.
• When ordering takeout, order a salad or other vegetable side dish.

At School
Packing fruit and vegetable snacks or adding them to your children's lunch box is a great way to keep your family going strong. Here are some ideas for packing school snacks.

• Blend a mix of dried fruit to create your own trail mix.
• Include small bags of cut up or pre-cut fruit or vegetables.

At Work
Sometimes the only snack options at work are foods that don't have any nutrients, only calories. Here are some ideas for changing this in your workplace.

• Instead of doughnuts and cookies, pass around a plate of fruit at your next staff meeting.
• Keep a package of individually boxed raisins in your desk drawer or briefcase.