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FRUIT AND VEGETABLES 85

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Fruit is a good source of water,

fibre, and vitamins, and the

natural sugars that give us a burst of energy. Many also supply antioxidants, which

can reduce the risk of some

diseases. Vegetables contain vitamins and minerals and are a good source of fibre. Nutritionists recommend

we eat at least five

portions of fruit and

vegetables daily.

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COMPLEX CARBOHYDRATES

Starch is the main complex carbohydrate in our diet. Foods rich in starch include pasta, cereals, potatoes, bread, and rice. During digestion, starch is broken down to the sugar glucose, the body’s main source of energy. Complex carbohydrates should make up about half of our diet.

Bran cereals are rich in fibre, which helps to make digestion more efficient

Orange, red, and green, peppers are

all excellent sources of vitamins

A and C

Pasta is made from wheat flour and is a good source of slow-release energy

Potatoes are a good source of both vitamins C and B6, as well as some minerals

Wholemeal bread supplies some iron, protein, and fibre

Brown rice is rich in some B vitamins

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