Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables
New research suggests that eating at least seven portions of fruit and vegetables daily reduces the risks of many illnesses, such as stroke, heart disease and some cancers. Ideally there should be more vegetables than fruit in your diet. In addition to these benefits, fruit and vegetables:
Contain lots of fibre which helps to keep your bowels healthy. Problems such as constipation and diverticular disease are less likely to develop.
Contain plenty of vitamins and minerals, which are needed to keep you healthy.
Are naturally low in fat.
Are filling but are low in calories.