Go for 2 and 5
You may remember this from television and media reports. It helps to remind us that we need 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables EVERYDAY!
Most people know that fruit and vegetables are good for you. The fact is, eating more fruit and vegetables may be the single most important dietary change you need to improve health and reduce the risk of disease.
Most Australian adults eat one or more serves of fruit each day. Half eat about 2-3 serves of vegetables per day. You need 2 serves of fruit and 5 serves of vegetables - so you are already halfway there.
A lifetime habit of eating adequate fruit and vegetables everyday can help protect against:
- Coronary heart disease
- Some forms of cancer
- Overweight and obesity
- Constipation
It can also help to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol and improve control of diabetes.
Visit the Go for 2 & 5 website for heaps of great information.
- Healthy eating for kids
- Healthy eating for young people
- Healthy eating for adults & seniors
- Healthy eating for vegetarians
- Healthy eating information for parents
- Healthy eating at school
- Recipes
- Food safety
- Drink water for life
