An apple a day may keep the doctor away as they say, but having your two serves of fruit and five serves of veg will keep your first chronic disease away.
We've been touting the benefits of fruit and veg for decades and an abundance of studies show the benefits of getting your recommended intake. A recent study examined the role of a healthy diet in delaying the onset of multiple chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.
The study found that people who consumed a diet high in fruit, vegetables and certain grains had a lower risk of developing not just one but multiple chronic conditions and took longer to develop their first chronic disease. So ditch those processed foods and get some good ol' fruit and veg today.
If you're unsure of what one serve of fruit and veg (raw or cooked) actually looks like, check out our handy visual here.