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FRUITY FACTS
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Here are some interesting facts, more of which can be found on our fruity factsheet.
What exactly is fruit?
Fruit is the fleshy and often sweet part of a flowering plant or tree that contains its seeds.
Why should I eat more fruit?
Fruit contains a wide range of antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, fibre and other phytochemicals – naturally occurring plant compounds that can be beneficial to your health by protecting cells in the body from damage that can lead to cancer.
What is a portion?
Fresh, frozen, dried and tinned fruit and vegetables all count towards your 5 A DAY. Healthier choices are tinned fruit in natural juice, and tinned vegetables in water.
One adult portion is equivalent to:
 1 whole apple or banana
2 whole plums or satsumas
A handful of grapes or berries
3 tablespoons of cooked vegetables such as carrots, peas,
sweetcorn
1 cereal bowl of mixed salad
An easy way to remember what a portion is, is to think of it as a handful – this works for both adults and children!
Follow the rainbow rule
Many of the bright rainbow colours we see in fruit come from phytochemicals. By choosing a variety of different coloured foods not only will our meals look more appetising but they will also be providing us with the best possible mix of health-enhancing nutrients.
Children might want to make the Rainbow Fruit Salad on our Great Grub Club website.
Easy ways to 5 A DAY
Following one or two of these simple suggestions each day will boost your fruit and vegetable intake and make sure you’re well on your way to 5 A DAY!
Breakfast
Add a sliced banana, handful of berries or dried fruit to your cereal
Make a fruit smoothie using low fat yoghurt and fresh fruit such as
mangoes or berries
Healthy snacks
A handful of cherry tomatoes
Celery or carrot sticks with reduced fat houmous or salsa
Main meal
Include at least 2 portions of vegetables with main meals
Add extra vegetables to curries, casseroles, pasta and rice dishes
Fruity facts for kids
The A-Z of Fruit & Veg on our Great Grub Club website is full of fun facts to help children learn more about different fruits.
Further reading
What is Fruity Friday?
Frequently asked questions
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WCRF UK, The Fruity Friday Team, 19 Harley Street, London W1G 9QJ
Tel: 020 7343 4200 Email: fruityfriday@wcrf.org
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