{"id":10263,"date":"2019-03-01T14:57:32","date_gmt":"2019-03-01T14:57:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mindful.sodexo.com?p=10263"},"modified":"2019-03-13T09:35:43","modified_gmt":"2019-03-13T09:35:43","slug":"5-day-now-thats-easy-maths","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mindful.sodexo.com\/uk\/5-day-now-thats-easy-maths\/","title":{"rendered":"5 A Day – Now that\u2019s easy maths"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re sure you\u2019ve heard of the famous \u20185 A Day\u2019 phrase, it\u2019s been all the rage over the last decade or so. So much so, that it would be hard to find anyone that isn\u2019t aware of the importance of eating at least some daily fruit and vegetables as part of a balanced diet. There\u2019s plenty of evidence that shows how eating at least five potions of fruit and vegetables each day can provide enough of the vital vitamins, minerals and other nutrients your body needs to function properly as well as prevent many common illnesses and ailments. But if you thought the \u20185 A Day\u2019 phrase wasn’t a mantra worth keeping, or even that it was too difficult to do so, let us show you how easy it really is to keep yourself healthy through a balanced diet.<\/p>\n

Eat the rainbow<\/strong><\/p>\n

For starters, fruit and vegetables are not only great sources of vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C and Potassium, but also dietary fibres that aid digestion, maintain a healthy gut and reduce the risk of cancer. However, unfortunately, there isn\u2019t a single fruit or vegetable that contains all of these essential nutrients needed for your body\u2019s functioning. This is why doctors and dieticians stress the importance of a varied, as well as a balanced, diet. This isn\u2019t nearly as daunting as it seems, ensuring you\u2019re consuming a varied amount of fruit and veg can be as easy as eating as many different colours as possible. For example, red fruit and vegetables generally contain nutrients that can help maintain skin health and prevent heart disease. Orange ones such as carrots, contain Vitamin A, an essential nutrient for good vision, while the classic greens can reduce the risk of some cancers.<\/p>\n

So making sure you\u2019re consuming a varied amount of great fruit and vegetables can be as easy as picking out five of your favourite colours!<\/p>\n

For more information, follow this link for some great advice: https:\/\/www.bbcgoodfood.com\/howto\/guide\/what-counts-five-day <\/a><\/p>\n

GIY – Grow it yourself!<\/strong><\/p>\n

To make getting your 5 A Day a bit more interesting, why not try growing your own? Gardening is not only a great way to get the freshest produce possible, but its also an incredible experience as you care for your plants as they grow right in front of you. Not to mention getting to enjoy eating your hard work when they’re done.<\/p>\n

Even if you don\u2019t have a garden of your own, some plants such as strawberries and peppers can grow in small containers both inside or outside, just look for windowsill boxes online or at your local garden centre. It\u2019s also worth seeing if your council offers any allotments nearby, or if there\u2019s any local garden schemes in your area.<\/p>\n

Top money saving tips<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fruit and vegetables are already some of the cheapest foods you can buy, but that doesn’t mean you can\u2019t go cheaper! Try buying loose fruit and veggies, these can be larger and buying by the kilo can save you from the mark-up of supermarket multi-packs.<\/p>\n

Also if you haven’t already, try visiting your local market, there\u2019s bound to be one nearby. These can offer much higher quality produce at a more friendly price, you\u2019ll also be supporting your local community and it\u2019s economy.<\/p>\n

Chopping up vegetables that are nearing the end of their best, or looking a bit tired, and using them as a base for a soup, adding them to casserole, or simply freezing them can breathe new life into some produce you would have just thrown away.<\/p>\n

And don’t forget, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables still count towards your five a day, and these may also last much longer and be cheaper than their fresher alternatives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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