Have a Red and Green Holiday

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GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas --  Eating several servings of colorful fruits and vegetables each day promotes a healthy lifestyle and protects against disease.

Fruits and vegetables can also help keep people at a healthy weight by filling them up with fewer calories.

This holiday season try adding festive red and green fruits and vegetables to each meal. Below are some quick and easy combos to try:

· Garnish sweet potato soup with pomegranate seeds just before serving.
· Serve steamed green peas with red bell pepper slivers.
· Roasted beets atop a baby spinach and kale salad.
· Steamed, mashed cauliflower topped with finely chopped red and green onions.
· Plump, juicy pomegranate seeds tossed atop a mixed green salad
· Make an edible wreath, use red and green apple slices to surround your favorite dip.
· Add chunks of crisp, juicy red apple to your coleslaw.
· Roasted Brussels sprouts and shallots.

Visit www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org for more recipe ideas.
For more information or ideas please contact the Health and Wellness Center at 325-654-5686 or lisa.roof@goodfellow.af.mil.