Eating fresh vegetables reduces all risks
of death by 42%

07/03/15

Eating five portions of vegetable - plus two or three of fruit - will reduce your chances of death, from all causes, by 42% according to research from University College London.

The study of 65,226 men and women, analysed data collected between 2001 and 2008.

Eating fresh (uncooked) vegetables had by far the most protective effect followed by salads, cooked vegetables and then fruit.

How can apple cider vinegar help?

Most people struggle to eat many portions of uncooked veg every day but traditional cider vinegar can help.

Dressing vegetable with cider vinegar and mustard dressing considerably improves their palatability. Also, remember to always mix fresh vegetables into salads with the more traditional items like lettuces, tomatoes and cucumbers. Pulses count as fresh veg too.

Raw onion can be a problem for some people but an important ingredient in meals based around uncooked veg. Try flash pickling sliced unions or shallots in two tablespoons of cider vinegar and two tablespoons of boiling water. Leave the onions to steep for five minutes and then drain and serve.

Lets all live healthier and longer and buy lots more Somerset Cider Vinegar!

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