Tag: Serving of vegetables

According to the World Health Organization, adults should aim for at least five portions of fruit and vegetables per day, but does vegetable broth count as a serving of vegetables? This is a common question with an important nutritional answer that hinges on a key element: fiber.

While often marketed as a healthier alternative, most store-bought veggie chips contain only a small amount of vegetable powder, not enough to qualify as a true serving of vegetables. This reality check challenges the common misconception that these colorful snacks are nutritionally equivalent to whole vegetables.