Eating more fruits and vegetables is one of the simplest ways to support long-term health, but for many people, getting enough produce each day can be easier said than done. 

That’s where the 2026 Fruit and Veggie Challenge can help. The online challenge encourages participants to increase their daily fruit and vegetable consumption over six weeks. Registration is now open, with the challenge running from July 6 through August 16.

The Fruit and Veggie Challenge is simple. Participants focus on adding servings of produce to their day instead of counting calories or weighing food. One serving could be a medium apple or banana, one cup of berries or raw leafy greens, or a half-cup of cooked vegetables. The goal is to reach a total of 130 servings by the end of the program, which equates to roughly four servings per day on most days. 

Servings are logged in the program’s online tracker. Participants also receive weekly emails with recipes, how-to videos and nutritional tips throughout the six weeks.

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.

Sign up for the Fruit and Veggie Challenge on the MHealthy Portal, powered by Asset Health by July 13.