Means points

out that coronary heart disease is the major cause of death in the United

States, and is the most common and most serious form of cardiovascular

disease. Current evidence suggests that fruits and vegetables help protect

against coronary heart disease.

You can make

sure you're getting your "five a day" with a few simple changes.

For example, instead of starting your morning with coffee, try a glass

of fresh-squeezed juice instead. And instead of reaching for a candy bar

or chips for an afternoon snack, reach for a piece of fruit or some crunchy

vegetables.

You can also

incorporate more fruits and vegetables into your cooking. For inspiration,

visit www.aboutproduce.com. The recently redesigned site features hundreds

of free recipes that can be sorted by dish size, salad, soup, sauce, snack,

beverage, or dessert. Here's a sample main dish recipe that can be prepared

in less than 20 minutes:

French Style Chicken with

Apples

6 boneless,

skinless chicken breasts

1 onion, sliced

1 can (10 ounces)

condensed chicken broth

3 tablespoons

apple brandy, cider, or apple juice

3 Empire apples,

cored and sliced

6 to 8 artichoke

hearts, cut in half

Pinch of ground

cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and pepper

Minced fresh

dill and parsley

Spray a large,

non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Brown chicken breasts on both sides.

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Stir in sliced onion, apples,

artichokes, broth, juice and spices. Cook 3 minutes. Spread chicken breasts

in skillet; arrange apples, onion, and artichokes on top. Simmer covered,

about 10 minutes or until chicken is tender and heated through. Sprinkle

with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley or dill and apple slices

before serving. Makes 6 servings.

When visiting

aboutproduce.com, sign up for the Recipe Club to receive a free recipe

every week by e-mail. Or if you find a recipe that a friend or family

member might enjoy, you can forward it to them directly from the site.

In addition,

you can now search for recipes that contain more than one fruit or vegetable

item. Convenient links make it easy to learn more about the purchase,

storage, and handling of each produce ingredient.

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