Ausveg strongly supports the wakeup call being given to Aussie men to take a step back and look at what’s lacking in their diet and ensure they’re eating enough fresh vegetables.
The report launched by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare shows that Aussie males aren’t getting the recommended five or more serves of vegetables a day.
“It’s alarming to learn that so many men just aren’t eating the right amount of fresh vegetables and it’s very likely that many don’t even realise their diet is lacking,” says Ausveg senior communications officer Courtney Burger.
Eating a balanced and healthy diet has been said to help protect against developing chronic diseases such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes, as well as serious cancers such as that of the bowel, liver, lung and stomach.
“The report states that this problem isn’t only in adult males, but also in younger boys, with less than a quarter of boys aged five to 17 consuming the right amount of veggies,” she adds. “This is a telltale sign that dietary habits formed in younger years can lead into later life.
“We need to target all Australian males and give them the wakeup call that eating fresh produce doesn’t need to be hard, and hopefully the popularity of cooking programmes is showing people how easy it is to make a delicious and healthy meal.
“Fortunately, we’re now seeing a drop in the price of some vegetables, such as broccoli, cauliflower, pumpkin and lettuce, and we hope this is an incentive to throw a few extra veggies into the shopping trolley.”
Source: Ausveg
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