Eating fruits and vegetables has many health benefits.
People who eat a healthy, balanced diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables can help lower their risk for:
Communities, health professionals, businesses, and families can work together to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Make a difference: Spread the word about tips for healthy eating and encourage communities, organizations, families, and individuals to get involved.
How can Fruits and Vegetables – More Matters Month make a difference?
We can use this month to raise awareness about the importance of getting enough fruits and vegetables.
Here are just a few ideas:
- Spread the word about programs that support local Houston agriculture.
- Encourage families and coworkers to make small changes, like keeping fresh fruit or carrot sticks within easy reach.
- Motivate local restaurants, stores, and other businesses to provide quality foods made with fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Eat more fruits and vegetables when you are on a budget.

Winter
Apples
Avocado
Bananas
Beets
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
Grapefruit
Kale
Leeks
Lemons
Onions
Oranges
Parsnips
Pears
Pineapple
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Rutabagas
Sweet Potatoes and Yams
Turnips
Winter Squash
Spring
Apples
Apricots
Asparagus
Avocado
Bananas
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Celery
Collard Greens
Garlic
Greens (cooking)
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Onions
Peas
Pineapple
Radishes
Rhubarb
Spinach
Strawberries
Swiss Chard
Turnips
Summer
Apples
Apricots
Avocado
Bananas
Beets
Bell Peppers
Blackberries
Blueberries
Carrots
Cantaloupe/ Muskmelons
Celery
Cherries
Collard Greens
Corn
Cucumbers
Eggplant
Garlic
Green Beans
Honeydew Melon
Kiwifruit
Lima Beans
Mangos
Nectarines
Okra
Peaches
Plums
Raspberries
Strawberries
Summer Squash & Zucchini
Tomatillos
Tomatoes
Watermelon
Fall
Apples
Bananas
Beets
Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Collard Greens
Cranberries
Garlic
Ginger
Grapes
Greens (cooking)
Green Beans
Kale
Lettuce
Mangos
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips
Peas
Pears
Pineapple
Potatoes
Pumpkins
Radishes
Raspberries
Rutabagas
Spinach
Sweet Potatoes and Yams
Swiss Chard
Turnips
Winter Squash