Vegetables

Eat more fruit and veg for a longer life, researchers say

The study, by Imperial College London, says consuming 10 portions per day, or about 800g, could prevent an estimated 7.8 million premature deaths worldwide.

The World Health Organization (WHO) currently recommends eating 5 portions, or 400g, of fruit and vegetables every day.

In recent years, campaigns in countries across the world including the UK, Germany, France, Norway and Japan have been launched in a bid to encourage people to meet this target.

Weekly Lifestyle Update: Village Produce

Vegetables are important sources of nutrients, including potassium, dietary fibre, folate (folic acid), vitamin A and vitamin C. Diets rich in potassium may help to maintain healthy blood pressure.

Despite being encouraged time and again to live healthy, it is difficult to have at least two meals in a day with fresh vegetable included. Especially if you’re living in the city like Port Moresby, healthy diet comes at a cost, even more difficult when you need fresh vegetables.