The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Eating more fruits and vegetables is the single most important action we can take to live healthier and happier lives, one expert said. In honor of National Nutrition Month this March, it’s a perfect time to look at our fruit and veggie consumption. Finally, repeat, repeat, repeat.

Fruits and vegetables are some of the healthiest foods we can eat. The good news is that the solution isnt to eat less produce but rather to choose from the wide variety of fruits and vegetables that pose the least risk. Consumer Reports analyzed government data from tests on fruits and vegetables collected from 2014 to 2018. Because most Americans dont eat the recommended daily amount of vegetables (at least 2 1/2 cups) and fruits (2 cups), its important they make the best choices. CRs ratings range from Excellent to Poor, and it recommends you try to buy fruits and vegetables that are rated Excellent, Very Good, or Good.