September is Fruits and Veggies More Matters Month! Published Sept. 12, 2014 By Arielle "Dani" Lebovitz Base registered dietitian ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Eat your fruits and veggies this month and join the Produce for Better Health Foundation's September initiative Fruits and Veggies - More Matters campaign. The campaign is a health initiative focused on helping Americans increase fruit and vegetable consumption for better health. The program, led by the Produce for Better Health Foundation has partnered with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention to help spread the word about the health benefits of adding more fruits and veggies to your diet. Here are the Top 10 Reasons to eat more fruits and vegetables according to the Fruits and Veggies More Matters campaign. 10. Color and Texture. Fruits and veggies add color, texture ... and appeal ... to your plate. 9. Convenience. Fruits and veggies are nutritious in any form - fresh, frozen, canned, dried and 100 percent juice, so they're ready when you are! 8. Fiber. Fruits and veggies provide fiber that helps fill you up and keeps your digestive system happy. 7. Low in calories. Fruits and veggies are naturally low in calories. 6. May Reduce Disease Risk. Eating plenty of fruits and veggies may help reduce the risk of many diseases, including heart disease, high blood pressure and some cancers. 5. Vitamins and Minerals. Fruits and veggies are rich in vitamins and minerals that help you feel healthy and energized. 4. Variety. Fruits and veggies are available in an almost infinite variety... there's always something new to try! 3. Quick, Natural Snack. Fruits and veggies are nature's treat and easy to grab for a snack. 2. Fun to Eat! Some crunch, some squirt, some you peel ... some you don't, and some grow right in your own backyard! 1. Fruits and veggies are nutritious and delicious! Be sure to check out Dani's Delicious Dish on Facebook this month for more ways to incorporate fruits and vegetables into your diet and delicious recipes to try!