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Fruits and vegetables are foundational to healthy eating so much so that their underconsumption impedes the ability to achieve greater diet quality among all Americans as well as greater nutrition security among those with fewer resources. Inflation has further exacerbated this issue — between June 2021 and June 2022, the cost to build a healthy dietary pattern increased by 12.5 percent.

The Produce For Better Health Foundation released its 2021 annual report showcasing the organization’s key accomplishments and results obtained throughout the year.

It makes sense to eat asparagus from root to tip, and not just because that way it works out less expensive

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Decline in consumption of 100% fruit juice contributes to worrying trend for Americans A new research report shows that Americans continue to consume less and less fruits and vegetables despite consistent dietary advice to the contrary. An accompanying decline in the consumption of 100% fruit juice, such as orange juice, is likely a significant contributor to the issue. The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) reported in its “State of the Plate: America’s Fruit and Vegetable Consump...

By January 1, 2021 With many anxious to close out a tumultuous 2020, there is so much to look forward to in 2021. Just weeks ago, the United Nations General Assembly designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, with the Food and Agriculture Organization serving as the lead agency for the year-long celebration in collaboration with other associated organizations and bodies. Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak As president and CEO of the Produce for Better Health Foundation, I had the ple...

December 15, 2020 The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) President and CEO, Wendy Reinhardt Kapsak, MS, RDN, will represented North America, alongside other global leaders, during the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV) launch event on Tuesday, Dec.15. The United Nations (UN) General Assembly designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV), with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) serving as the lead agency for the year-long celebration in c...