What is your 5 a day?
Your 5 a day is the number of portions of vegetables and fruits that you should try to eat every day. The total 5 means that you need 5 total portions, including both fruits and vegetables, rather than 5 portions of each. This is an excellent way to accustom your body to burning an even amount of fuel all day long, and it works especially well as part of a sensible weight loss diet progam Vegetables and fruits are healthy and delicious, and there is a great variety from which to choose. They are an excellent source of vitamins, especially vitamin C, and minerals too, including potassium and folate. They also supply your body with fiber, which keeps your gastrointestinal system functioning smoothly. This prevents digestive problems like constipation, and it can even reduce the chance that you will suffer from cancer of the bowel. The origins of 5 A DAY come from the World Health Organization, and they recommend that you eat no less than 400 grams of vegetables and fruit a day, in order to lower your risk of serious health issues like stroke, heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. 5 a Day portions are not hard to fit into your routine, even if you’re busy. You can eat three of the portions with meals and two as snacks. Even the busiest executive has time to grab an apple or an orange and take it along to work. And young people can have a healthy snack at their break times in school. 5 a day will train your body to use even amounts of fuel every day, which makes it ideal for a weight loss diet plan. To get the maximum benefit from 5 a Day, include different fruits and vegetables in each of your 5 portions. This is a healthy way to eat, since different vegetables and fruits each contain different combinations of vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients. Nearly all fruits and veggies count towards your 5 a Day, too, with the exception of cassava and potatoes, because they contribute mainly starch to your diet. There are government and health organization websites online where you can find specific information about the ways to include more fruits and vegetables into your daily routine. If you are in a weight loss diet, it’s doubly good, because it lowers your caloric intake but gives you calories all through the day, for your body to burn as fuel. It’s easy to include juice or fruit at breakfast, and a snack with vegetables or fruit every day. Stock up on vegetables and fruit so you can choose from different kinds when you’re hungry. Keep the fruit visible so that you’ll remember to stick to your 5 a day, for weight loss and overall good health.
Why should you get your 5 a day? 
Fruits and vegetables reduce your chance of stroke, heart disease and some types of cancer, and they contribute positively to a healthy and balanced weight loss diet. As long as you eat them without adding oils, vegetables and fruits are generally low in calories and fat, and eating them can assist you in maintaining a healthy weight. They can also help you get back down to a proper weight, if you are overweight.
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Claire is an artist and blogger and lives in the North-east of England, she works in digital marketing, runs her own business called psychomedia and very interested in healthy living.
