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Eat frozen food within 3 to 6 months

Foods can be stored in a freezer for a long time without going off, but the quality will deteriorate over time. Eat your frozen food within 3 to 6 months, and check for any freezing instructions on the packaging.

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Read more about the article Thirst is often mistaken for hunger
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Thirst is often mistaken for hunger

Every time you feel peckish, drink a glass of water before you eat to make sure you aren’t confusing hunger with dehydration.

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Read more about the article Keep raw meat away from other foods
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Keep raw meat away from other foods

Keep fresh meat and meat juices away from other foods in the refrigerator, and when preparing. Never place cooked foods on the same platter that held fresh meats or poultry. This stops cross-contamination of bacteria.

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Read more about the article Refrigerate or freeze raw meat
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Refrigerate or freeze raw meat

Refrigerate or freeze fresh meat and poultry products as soon after purchasing as possible. Freeze it if you won’t cook it within a day or two of the sell-by date.

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Read more about the article Eat different types of fruit & veg
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Eat different types of fruit & veg

Your five portions should include a variety of fruit and vegetables: each one contains different combinations of fibre, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.

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Read more about the article What counts towards my 5-a-day?
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What counts towards my 5-a-day?

Nearly all fruit, vegetables, beans and pulses, whether fresh, dried, frozen, tinned or canned counts towards your 5-a-day.

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Read more about the article Potatoes don’t count towards your 5-a-day
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Potatoes don’t count towards your 5-a-day

Potatoes are a great source of energy, fibre, B vitamins and potassium but do not count towards your 5-a-day as they are a starchy food. Eat the skin for more fibre and vitamins.

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