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When it comes to eating your vegetables, do you really know how much is enough? According to the US Department of Agriculture, the average 19- to 30-year-old woman requires two and one-half cups of vegetables per day. If this amount sounds out of reach, don't fret. The following photos will show you how to measure (and eyeball) the vegetables you need to meet these requirements every day.
Spaghetti Squash
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One cup spaghetti squash (cooked) = one serving of vegetables
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Beets
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One cup beets (about two large beets) = one serving of vegetables
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Rainbow Chard
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Two cups rainbow chard (raw) = one serving of vegetables
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Green Peas
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One cup green peas = one serving of vegetables
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Beans
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One cup beans = one serving of vegetables
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Kale
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Two cups kale (raw) = one serving of vegetables
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Acorn Squash
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One-half large acorn squash (one cup flesh, cooked) = one serving of vegetables
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Celery
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Two large stalks (11- to 12-inches long) = one serving of vegetables
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Sweet Potato
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One large sweet potato = one serving of vegetables
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Spinach
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Two cups spinach (raw) = one serving of vegetables
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Green Beans
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One cup cooked green beans (19 to 20 beans, raw) = one serving of vegetables
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Brussels Sprouts
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One cup brussels sprouts (about nine large sprouts) = one serving of vegetables
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Pepper
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One large red pepper (raw or cooked) = one serving of vegetables
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Zucchini
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One cup zucchini (about one-half medium zucchini, cooked) = one serving of vegetables
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Asparagus
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Eight small spears asparagus (or four large spears) = one serving of vegetables
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Corn
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One large ear of corn = one serving of vegetables
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Baby Carrots
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12 baby carrots = one serving of vegetables
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