Eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables each day can help to keep your heart healthy. Fruits and vegetables are packed full of vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fibre. They're also low in fat and calories which makes them excellent, both for snacking or as part of any meal.

Top tips for eating more fruit and vegetables

• Add chopped fresh or dried fruit to your breakfast cereal for extra crunch and flavour
• Use fresh fruit to make a delicious smoothie
• Have a bowl of salad with a meal
• Use fruit or vegetables to add taste and variety to sandwiches
• Brighten up rice or pasta salads with chopped vegetables or fruit
• Try a bowl of home-made vegetable soup, with a selection of tasty vegetables such as peppers, sweet corn and tomatoes
• Use vegetables such as carrots, leeks and parsnips to bulk out casseroles, stews or soups
• For a crunchy texture add chopped vegetables (such as onions, peppers, or sweet corn) to a dish
• Experiment and treat yourself to more exotic fruits such as kiwi or mango, instead of sweets.