Step 5 - Eat 5 A Day


fruit and veg

5 portions of fruit or vegetables per day


Fruit and vegetables help set you up for a healthier lifestyle. Best of all, there is so much variety to choose from all year long, there's enough to keep even the fussiest eaters happy.

To get the best health benefits, your 5 A DAY portions should include a combination of a variety of fruit and vegetables. That's 5 portions altogether, not 5 portions of fruit and 5 portions of veg.

Here are 5 great reasons to eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables A DAY

- They're packed with vitamins and minerals.
- They can help you to maintain a healthy weight.
- They're an excellent source of fibre and antioxidants.
- They help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers.
- They taste delicious and there's so much variety to choose from.

Top Tips for eating more fruit and veg

- Canned frozen and dried fruit & veg count too.
- Potatoes do not count towards your 5 A DAY
- A serving of fruit or vegetables is approx 1 handful.
- You can hide veg in things like Bolognese sauce...

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