Importance of eating fruit and vegetables
It is common knowledge that we should eat five different fruit and vegetables every day, but how often do we follow this rule?
Why are fruits and vegetables so good for us?
They contain fibre, minerals and vitamins that are all great for our bodies and decrease our risk of developing non-communicable diseases such as cancer. Fruits and vegetables have such a positive effect on our bodies, and all we need is a minimum of 5 a day to live a healthy life. So instead of having a sandwich for lunch, try having a fruit salad or a salad instead.
(World Health Organisation, 2017)
Benefits of eating fruit and vegetables Eating enough fruit and vegetables is beneficial for our bodies as they:-
- Reduce our risk of developing some cancers, heart disease and a stroke
- Help us have a balanced diet
- Contain lots of vitamins and minerals which are great for our diet
- Contain fibre which helps us maintain a healthy gut and prevents digestion problems such as constipation
(National Health Service, 2018)
There is such a wide variety of fruit and vegetables that exist, so we don’t have to eat the same five fruit and vegetables every day.
So, what fruits and vegetables will you be eating this week?
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