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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December 15, 2015
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The complete list of all life-guiding messages for young people – click the titles for further information
Opinions are made to be changed - or how is truth to be got at? by Sonny Abesamis
You have control over internalising others’ opinions
You don’t have control over what others think about you, but you do have control over how you decide to internalise their opinions. Leave them to their own judgments.
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December 14, 2015
The kindness of strangers by Darinka Maja
Use your voice for good
Use your voice for good – to inspire, to encourage, to educate, and to spread the notions of compassion and understanding.
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December 13, 2015
Cigarette smoke by Challiyil Eswaramangalath Vipin
Stopping smoking reduces your risk of lung cancer
As soon as you stop smoking, your risk of lung cancer starts to go down. 10 years after you’ve stopped smoking, your lung cancer risk is half that of someone who has continued to smoke.
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December 12, 2015
Cigarette smoke by Challiyil Eswaramangalath Vipin
90% of lung cancers are caused by smoking
Smoking cigarettes is the single biggest risk factor for lung cancer. 90% of lung cancers are caused by smoking.
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December 11, 2015
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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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December 10, 2015
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Where does “5-a-day” come from?
“5-a-day” is based on advice from the World Health Organization, which recommends eating a minimum of 400g of fruit and vegetables a day to lower the risk of serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
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December 9, 2015
Lights Around the Globe by Jim
Ask for help when preparing for Christmas
Christmas Day can be very demanding; don’t be afraid to ask your guests for help. Asking people to help can make everyone feel involved. Children really like to feel helpful, so get them involved with small tasks such as handing round snacks or setting the table.
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December 8, 2015
Lights Around the Globe by Jim
Delegate tasks at Christmas
Make a list of tasks that need to be done in the run up to Christmas and ask your family and friends to each put their name to something. Decorate and display this to show it’s importance.
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December 7, 2015
Opinions are made to be changed - or how is truth to be got at? by Sonny Abesamis
Don’t take other’s opinion as your Truth
Don’t take other people’s opinion as your Truth. If it’s not true, don’t live it, take it to heart or take it personally. Shake it off and get on with it.
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December 6, 2015