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How to Eat 5 a Day

How to Eat 5 a Day

We all know how important it is to eat our veggies and fruit, but eating a minimum of 5 a day can be hard work especially if you are trying to get children to partake! We think blending up a juice could be the answer…

It’s not all about eating our greens, we need to be munching down a whole rainbow. Apparently, all of the naturally occurring chemicals that give fresh fruit and vegetables their vibrant colours are the very things that keep us free from disease and bouncing around full of energy.

We all know how important it is to eat our veggies and fruit, but eating a minimum of 5 a day can be hard work especially if you are trying to get children to partake! We think blending up a juice could be the answer…

It’s not all about eating our greens, we need to be munching down a whole rainbow. Apparently, all of the naturally occurring chemicals that give fresh fruit and vegetables their vibrant colours are the very things that keep us free from disease and bouncing around full of energy.

Somewhere Over the Rainbow...

#Red – Think Tomatoes, Bell Peppers, Watermelon, Strawberries and Cherries.

These foods offer health benefits like protecting skin from damage, decreasing the risks of certain cancers and heart disease.

#Yellow – Think Pineapple, Sweetcorn, Yellow Peppers, Bananas and Lemons

These superfoods decrease your chance of arthritis and are great for our joints.

#Green – Spinach, Avocado, Kiwi, Asparagus, Cucumber, Green Apples and Celery

Antioxidant kings and queens of munch these foods promote healthy vision as well as strengthening muscles and bones.

#Orange – Apricots, Oranges, Carrots, Butternut Squash and Peaches .

Healing us from the inside out these foods contain strong anti-inflammatory properties also great for boosting the immune system.

 

So what’s the easiest, fastest and yummiest way to eat a rainbow and ensure 5 a day? Juice it!

If you haven’t already, invest in a blender or juicer.

 

Start juicing your way to a healthier, bouncier you. Nourish your whole body with a juice a day, packing in your 5 and tons of vitamins and minerals in one quick drink or smoothie.

 

Try using a juicy fruit as the base of your drink (orange and strawberries are great) then pack in veggies around them. You will be glowing from the inside out in no time and the kids will love trying them as well.