Tuesday 12th - Have 5 A DAY What is the challenge? Have at least five portions of fruit and vegetables every day – choose a variety! Why? Fruit and vegetables provide vitamins and minerals which help us stay healthy. They contain fibre which helps keep our digestive system healthy. Eating plenty of fruit and vegetables can help reduce the risk of developing health problems in the future. Super challenge! Aim to have at least 25 different fruit and vegetables during the Week!

What counts? Fresh, frozen, canned, dried and juiced types of fruit and vegetables all count! A portion of fruit and vegetables is roughly what fits into the palm of your hand. Dried fruit (e.g. raisins) and beans or pulses (e.g. kidney beans) only count once each day. (Eat dried fruit at mealtimes, rather then as a snack, to reduce the impact on teeth.) You can have one 150ml glass of unsweetened juice or smoothie each day.