18+ Fruit And Veg 5 A Day Portions Background. Research shows that if you increase your intake of fruit and veg, you can reduce your risk of getting cancer or cardiovascular diseases and. Eating at least 5 portions of fruit and veg in a day is equal with eating 400 grams of foods and veg.
So if you drink 5 glasses it doesn't count as the 5 portions etc. Scientists say even just 2.5 portions daily can lower chance of heart disease, stroke, cancer and premature death. Seen the news about how 10 (not five) portions of fruit and veg a day can increase your chances of living a longer life?
Image captionsome countries recommend eating 10 portions a day of fruit or veg.
I know i'm supposed to eat five servings of fruit and veg each day, but what exactly counts as a portion? British public refuse to eat the recommended five portions a day of fruit and veg as diabetes and heart disease numbers soar. Many people have no more than one or two portions a day. I know i'm supposed to eat five servings of fruit and veg each day, but what exactly counts as a portion?