The celebrity chef’s call to eat more fruit and veg might sound extreme, but science shows that the benefits don’t stop at five.
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Those who grow their own food in gardens and allotments waste less and eat more healthily – but not everyone has the chance to do so.
Helping more city-dwellers to grow their own fruit and veg could improve health, wellbeing and food security for growing populations.
One in ten secondary school students didn’t eat a single serving of fruits or vegetables daily.
Those who ate the most fruit and vegetables daily had a 50% lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those who ate little or none.
A new study has found breaking old and forming new habits is key in keeping weight off.
Whatever we’re told, getting a decent amount of fruit and veg into our diets is a struggle. Time then to focus on designing dishes that hit the sweetspot.
If the government wants people to be healthy, they’re going to need to make varied diets more affordable.
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