Do smoothies count towards it? Is veg better than fruit? Can you count the canned tomatoes in your lasagne? Dietitian Juliette Kellow tells you what you need to know for maximum health benefits
YU’LL BE AWARE THAT FIVE IS THE MAGIC FIGURE. It’s the officially recognised daily target for fruit and veg, but if that’s as far as your knowledge goes, you’re not unusual. Studies show that while most people are aware of the 5-a-day message, when it comes to the detail – such as what’s included in the count or what a portion looks like – we know far less.