A lifetime habit of eating adequate fruit and vegetables every day can help protect against:

- coronary heart disease,

- some form of cancer,

- overweight and obesity,

- constipation.

It can also  help to:

-reduce blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels,

- improve control of diabetes.

Enjoying a wide variety of nutritious foods every day like vegetables, fruits, breads and cereals; lean meat, fish, poultry or meat alternatives; milk products and water is essential for good health and well being.