Fruit and vegetables help set you up for a healthier lifestyle. Best of all, there is so much variety to choose from, all year long, there's enough to keep even the fussiest eaters happy.

To get the best health benefits, your 5 A DAY portions should include a combination of a variety of fruit and vegetables. That's 5 portions altogether, not 5 portions of fruit and 5 portions of veg.

Here are 5 great reasons to eat 5 portions of fruit and vegetables A DAY

• They're packed with vitamins and minerals.
• They can help you to maintain a healthy weight.
• They're an excellent source of fiber and antioxidants.
• They help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and some cancers.
• They taste delicious and there's so much variety to choose from.

What is a serving?

A serving is about a handful – this is why we have a hand in our logo to measure servings.  Everyone uses their own hand to measure their servings.  This means a serving for an adult is a lot bigger than a serving for a small child.