Celebrate National Fruits and Veggies Month with Potatoes

September 21, 2023

September is National Fruits and Veggies Month, and we know lots of people will be celebrating with America’s favorite vegetable, potatoes. 

But did you know that potatoes are a pathway to eating even more vegetables? People who eat potatoes consume significantly more vegetables overall than those who don’t. With over 90% of Americans not eating enough vegetables, that’s all the more reason to pass the spuds! 

This salad combines 4 different vegetables: potatoes, beets, carrots, broccoli with whole grains and healthy fats for a complete meal. Farmer’s Market Salad with Petite Potatoes.

For more information about National Fruits and Veggies Months, visit Have a Plant!

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