A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help to reduce the risk of some chronic diseases like heart disease, high cholesterol and cancer. Despite these benefits, many still struggle to get enough servings of produce per day. 

That’s where the Fruit and Veggie Challenge comes in. Faculty and staff can join the online six-week challenge to take steps to eat more produce. Registration is now open. The challenge starts July 8.

The Fruit and Veggie Challenge is simple. Participants focus on servings instead of counting calories, weighing food or measuring portions.

The goal is to eat at least 130 servings of fruits and vegetables over six weeks, July 8 – August 18. That works out to about four servings of fresh, frozen or dried produce most days of the week. Log servings in the program’s online tracker.

Throughout the challenge, participants receive weekly emails with recipes, videos, tips and more.

The challenge is open to active, benefits-eligible faculty and staff and their spouse/other qualified adult enrolled in a U-M health plan. Sign up for the Fruit and Veggie Challenge on the MHealthy Portal, powered by Asset Health.

Learn more about the Fruit and Veggie Challenge. Register on the MHealthy Portal by July 15.