Five-a-day diet: Two servings of fruit and three of vegetables is key to longer life

Harvard University scientists believe they’ve found the ideal diet for living a longer, healthier life: Eating three servings of vegetables and two servings of fruit a day.   Just about any doctor or diet will encourage you that fruits and vegetables are a crucial source of the nutrients we need on a daily basis, but you … Read more

Scientists have revealed the ‘right’ five-a-day combination

We’re all regularly told we should be eating five portions of fruit and vegetables every day to stay healthy.  Now, scientists have revealed two portions of fruit and three portions of vegetables is the optimal combination for a longer life.  US researchers, who looked at data representing nearly 2 million adults worldwide, found this mix was … Read more

Britain’s five-a-day obsession is triggering a frightening new allergy 

Britons are now chugging 898 million litres of fruit juices and smoothies each year, according to the British Soft Drinks Association (stock image) Walk down any suburban high street and you’ll see at least one slender gym-bunny clutching a brightly coloured fruit juice or smoothie. And these days, it’s not just exercise fiends who enjoy … Read more