Have you heard of 5 A Day? 5 A Day programs are implemented in every state in the USA. This program is sponsored by the National Cancer Institute.

Increasing the intake of vegetables in our diet can help with a variety of medical conditions such as bowel disease, heart diseases, and some cancers.

We’re Not Listening
Evidence shows however, that many of us are not listening to this healthy eating advice. Recent research shows that only 1 in 7 of us achieve the 5 a day quota. Many of us aren’t listening to this advice.

There has been research that has shown that only one in seven are getting five servings of vegetables and fruit daily. It can be hard to make changes in your dietary eating habits. I always recommend making changes slowly.

Why Aren’t You Eating Five A Day

1. It’s too expensive

There are numerous healthier and in many cases cheaper choices that you can make and still add high quality nutrient dense foods into your diet.

2. Lack of Time

This is something that many of us struggle with. We want to make a change with our eating habits but finding the time can be challenging. I prepare meals in advance and I’m a big fan of fruit and vegetable smoothies. That is my favourite way to incorporate 5 A Day into my dietary intake.

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I dislike vegetables and fruit!

If you often don’t eat them, the tastes and textures might seem strange to you. I suggest, adding them with dishes that you do enjoy, try a different fruit and vegetables, adding them to smoothies.

Ways To Get Five A Day

1. Salads

Adding a healthy salad to your diet is a smart way to make sure you are eating a nutritionally based meal along with increasing your dietary intake of vegetables and fruit.

2. Smoothies

Invest in a blender and make delicious fruit and vegetable smoothies.

3. Add To Meals That You Enjoy

You can add them to stir fries, soups, baked dishes, ets.,

4. Fruit Puddings

You can puree fruit in a food processor to make fruit puddings.