It seems the old five-a-day might not be enough and we should be aiming for 7 or more.
On average, how many do you have?
What counts as a portion.
On average, how many do you have?
What counts as a portion.
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How many [portions of fruit and veg] do you consume per day, on average?
- Thread starter Bozza
- Start date
- Jul 7, 2003
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Does wine count?
- Jul 7, 2003
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Crisps?
Hillian1
( . ) ( . )
1 to 2.
Must try harder.
Must try harder.
- Jul 7, 2003
- 47,221
Chocolate counts, right? Cocoa comes from a plant.
- Jul 7, 2003
- 47,221
On the basis of those suggestions, I reckon about ten a day.
- Jul 7, 2003
- 47,221
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I think so. And cheese as cows eat grass.
tinycowboy
Well-known member
Apparently, fruit juice does not. But I wouldn't necessarily rule wine (or gin) out just yet.
My gut feel is that salt and vinegar is a no and sour cream and chive probably a yes.
nail-Z
Well-known member
I reckon I have 5 covered. 7's a bit much though!
happypig
Staring at the rude boys
2-3.
Or if hops count, about 8
Or if hops count, about 8
- Thread starter
- #13
It does, but only as 1 (one) - http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Pages/Whatcounts.aspx
"One glass (150ml) of unsweetened 100% fruit or vegetable juice. Juice counts as a maximum of one portion a day, even if you have more than one glass. This is mainly because juice contains less fibre than whole fruits and vegetables. Crushing fruit into juice also releases the sugars contained in the fruit, which can cause damage to teeth."
dougdeep
New member
Very little. Can someone slip me a portion?
tinycowboy
Well-known member
I'm pretty sure I've seen some juices claiming to constitute 2 of your 5 a day. They'll have to amend their packaging. I'm very concerned about this. Perhaps they could add some witty banter: always enjoy reading that on a juice or beer bottle.
Butch Willykins
Well-known member
How does an Eskimo get his 5 a day?
Footsoldier
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- May 26, 2013
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Never bothered counting and just looked at Bozza's link then I'll pass in future as well as got more things to worry about than 5 - 7 a day fruit and veg intake. Besides all these OAPs who have lived to a ripe old age don't seem to worry what they eat.
Tom Hark Preston Park
Will Post For Cash
- Jul 6, 2003
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The five a day is all a bit arbitrary tho eh? A bit like the alcohol units per day. Doctors have even admitted as much. Tho anything that steers you in the general direction of good health is better than not steering you in that direction. Every little helps.
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- #20
We were laughing at the Tropicana juice wording only this very weekend as fruit and veg seems to be an after thought to their "Just Eat More" instruction.
