Many different types of fruit - especially berries, citrus and grapes - are functional foods. Functional foods have components that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Fruits of all kinds taste great and are important sources of many nutrients, including potassium, fiber, vitamin C and folate (folic acid). The potassium in fruit can reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. When eaten whole, the soluble fiber in fruit may help prevent the spike in blood glucose levels that follow a meal or snack.

Eating one and one-half to two cups of fruit each day, along with a variety of milk products, vegetables, grains and meats, beans and nuts, may reduce the risk of chronic disease.

For a fruit-filled family meal, start with Strawberry-Bleu Salad, Grilled Mahi-Mahi with Berry Salsa and Cheese and Fruit Kabobs for dessert. Keep the focus on fruit all week long with recipes like Orange Chicken Salad, Banana Raspberry Yogurt, Scallops with Citrus and Quinoa and Turkey Meatballs with Lemon-Garlic Yogurt Sauce.

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