Q: What exactly does a cup look like?
A: A lot of fruits or berries and vegetables, especially those that have been cut or chopped, are easy to measure. Generally speaking, for the uncut, a large piece of fruit (banana, grapefruit, apple) or vegetable (medium sweet potato, large ear of corn, bell pepper) is the equivalent of a cup.
Q: What is a serving?
A: Servings are typically measured by the 1/2 cup and cup. For most fruits and vegetables, one half cup represents a serving. A few exceptions include leafy greens, in which the serving is a full cup, and dried fruit, in which the serving is 1/4 cup.
Q: How many veggies and fruits should we eat every day?
A: “Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables.” But what exactly does plenty mean? How much is enough? The right amount for you depends on age, gender, and physical activity. General recommendation would be 2-3 cups of fruits and 3-4 cups of veggies.
Q: Who should NOT do the Detox Diet?
A: The answer may depend on the specific diet; however the rule of thumb is: kids and teenagers, pregnant and nursing women and people that are not generally healthy should avoid Detox Diets.