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Less than 20% of Canadians eat the recommended seven servings of fruit and vegetables each day. Here's how to make eating veggies a little easier
You should ideally consume four servings of vegetables every day
But 64% of respondents said they would eat more veggies if they understood why they should.
Why You Need Seven Servings of Fruit and Vegetables Daily
Vegetables (and fruit) contain a wide range of vitamins, minerals and powerful disease-fighting plant chemicals that help defend against certain cancers and help control blood pressure. They are naturally low in fat and salt and are a great source of fibre, which helps keep you feeling full longer while also promoting regularity.
5 Ways to Get More Vegetables into Your Diet
If you don’t naturally migrate toward vegetables, try these five ideas for easing them into your life.
Originally published in Wellness Matters, Canada Wide Media’s quarterly newsletter on health and wellness.