Take the Fruit and Vegetable Challenge: Monday, April 20-Sunday, April 26
We all know we should be eating more fruits and vegetables to optimize health and wellbeing. In fact, Michael Pollan states all he’s learned about healthy eating can be summarized by the words, “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.”
The entire WMU community is eligible for this event. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and the WMU community.
Starts Monday, April 20 and ends Sunday, April 26.
Email your tracking form to Beth Northuis by 5 p.m., Monday, April 27.
How
- Individuals track their points on the provided tracking form that is found on the website.
- Sign up for the seven-day Fruit and Vegetable Challenge for tips and motivation on incorporating more of these healthy foods into your day.
- This is a points-based, participation challenge.
- Earn points daily from the list below. Points may be repeated on multiple days.
- Everyone who submits their points by Monday, April 27 at 5 p.m. will be entered into a prize drawing. Winners will be announced and prizes will be available for pick up at a later date and time.
Accessible Fruit and Vegetable Challenge tracking form.
Receive one-point for completing each item listed below:
Consume vegetables
- Five or more servings of fruits and vegetables
- One or more servings of leafy greens
- One or more servings orange/yellow fruits or vegetables
- One or more servings purple/blue/red fruits or vegetables
- One or more servings cruciferous vegetables (kale, arugula, bok choy, cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, turnip, radish, kohlrabi)
Try something new
Try a new fruit or vegetable
- Visit a local farmer’s market
- Eat a plant-based, meat-free lunch or dinner
- Try a new recipe where vegetables are the star
- Try a smoothie for breakfast or lunch, which includes leafy greens
Prizes
Prizes will be determined soon. Check our social media on Facebook and Instagram for an additional announcement.
Contact
Beth Northuis at (269) 387-3762