• Question: why do you have to have 5 pieces of fruit a day

    Asked by coco potato to Theresia, Duane on 17 Nov 2014.
    • Photo: Theresia Mina

      Theresia Mina answered on 17 Nov 2014:

      Hi Sasha masha, fruits and veggies contain lot of fibres as compared to meat. We need fibre to improve our digestive system, the fibre helps the intestine to absorb the nutrients from other food source effectively. Fruits and veggies also have a lot of vitamins and minerals and meat and rice/ pasta may not provide.

    • Photo: Duane Mellor

      Duane Mellor answered on 17 Nov 2014:

      The idea is that fruit and veg is lower in energy than other foods so can help us to manage weight. Also there is evidence to say that they can reduce our risk of cancer and heart disease

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