5 reasons for eating 5 a day
Vitamins
Fruit and vegetables are a good source of vitamins and minerals, including folate,
vitamin C and potassium.
Fibers
They're an excellent source of dietary fibre, which can help to maintain a healthy gut
and prevent constipation and other digestion problems and reduce risk of bowel cancer.
Stay safe
They can help to reduce your risk of heart disease, stroke and some types of cancer.
Watch your health
Fruit and vegetables contribute to a healthy, balanced diet.
Enjoy the taste
Fruit and vegetables taste delicious and there's so much variety to choose from.