by DaisyB » Sat Jun 25, 2005 5:47 pm
How much is one portion of fruit?
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One portion of fruit is, for example, 1 medium apple, or 1 medium banana, or 2 small satsumas or 3 dried apricots. A glass of 100% fruit juice only counts once a day, however much you drink. One portion of dried fruit counts, but other types of fruit and vegetables should be eaten to meet the rest of the 5 A DAY target.
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How much is 1 portion of vegetables?
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One portion of vegetables is, for example, 3 heaped tablespoonfuls of cooked carrots or peas or sweetcorn, or 1 cereal bowl of mixed salad. Beans and other pulse vegetables, such as kidney beans, lentils and chick peas only count once a day, however much you eat. Potatoes don't count towards the 5 A DAY target because they are a 'starchy' food.