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REMEMBER YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT

5 A DAY AND WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT

Fruit and vegetables are key to a healthier lifestile.What's more, they taste great and add variety to any meal...

Eating a variety of fruit and vegetables will give you plenty of vitamins and minerals.For example, many are naturally high in folic acid, vitamin C and potassium.Fruit and vegetables are also a good source of fibre and other substances, such as antioxidants. All these nutrients are important for your health.

Fruit and vegetables are generally low fat, low calorie foods.So eating fruit and vegetables instead of foods that are high in fat and added sugars may help you achieve or keep to a healthy weight.

Eating more fruit and vegetables may help reduce the risk of the two main killer diseases in this country-heart disease and some cancers.

FRESH AND THE REST

Aim for at least 5 portions of variety of fruit and vegetables a day.
Fresh, frozen, chilled, canned, 100% juice, and dried fruit and vegetables all count.

The fruit and vegetables contained in convenience foods -such as ready meals, pasta sauces, soups and puddings-can contribute to 5 A DAY.

But conveniance foods can also be hign in added salt,sugar or fat-which should only be eaten in moderation-so it's important always to check the nutrition information on food labels.

FIVE EASY WAYS TO 5 A DAY

If you have decided you want to eat more fruit and vegetables, here are some simple ideas that may help.

Think about the fruit and vegetables you enjoy eating.

Decide what simple steps you can take to eat more.

Aim to eat a bit more, more often.

Just one of these ideas will get you started...

Breakfast:Have fruit juice,or fruit or both, with your breakfast every day.

Mid-morning:Keep a well-stocked fruit bowl so you can eat fruit during the day.

Lunch:Try taking an extra serving of vegetables or a side salad with your lunch.If lunch means fast food, try a vegetable chilli with a baked potato.

Mid-afternoon:Snack on some fruit or sticks of raw vegetables like celery, carrots or peppers.

Evening meal:Serve 2 types of vegetables with your dinner, and make the portions a bit bigger than usual.

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