It may sound like a general rule, but we often need reminding of the importance of fruit and veg to ensure we’re eating enough. Whether you have a disability or not, vegetables and fruit are the keys to a healthy, well-rounded diet.
In the next few weeks we’ll be discussing portion sizes in detail, but for now let’s take a simple, brief look at what we should consider each day when it comes to fruit and veg.
In simplest terms, every day we should aim to eat 5 serves of vegetables and 2 serves of fruit ,but how do we know how much a serve is?
Here’s our suggested serving sizes:
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- Vegetables = 0.5 cups
- Salad = 1 cup
- Fruit = 1 cup
Aim to include these in your lunch and dinner meals and to a lesser extent you can include fruit in your breakfast.
Measuring in cups makes it a little easier, especially when we consider the most common ways in which vegetables and to a lesser extent fruit are eaten … normally chopped and eaten with other foods in a meal. For instance, you might chop a whole head of broccoli for your stir fry – measure that out if you like and see what you get! You might also make a fruit salad, this also then allows for easy measurements.
Your recipe for this week is fruit based, and we’re pretty sure you’re going to love it, so head to your Member’s area and take a look at your week 2 recipe!
If you have any questions about your diet or would like one-on-one dietary advice from your Able Dietician, send us a message letting us know what you’re after and we’ll be in touch to help you achieve your goals!
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