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Are you getting your 5-a-day?

It’s recommended that we eat at least 5 servings of fruit and veg per day to achieve a good intake of vitamins and minerals.

Fresh produce also provides us with other compounds as flavour and colour compounds that provide health benefits. These nutrients and compounds help protect our bodies from damage by factors such as pollution and stress.

How many portions you are eating from day to day? If you aren’t eating enough, then you may not be protecting your body sufficiently from illness.

Try to eat at least 2 portions of fresh fruit per day, some salad with lunch, and 2 veggies at dinner (even if they are added into a casserole, mince or pasta) – it’s as easy as that!

Learn more about Healthy Lifestyle

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