Time to veg out

With studies showing we eat only three of our recommended five-a-day, plant-based food gurus Steve and Dave Flynn, better known as The Happy Pear, offer clever tricks for boosting your intake

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Dinner winners: At every meal, aim for half your plate to consist of colourful, fresh, or cooked vegetables.

This simple rule boosts fibre intake, as well as adding in more essential vitamins and minerals.

Try to include something extra each time some sliced avocado or cherry tomatoes with chilli are great options, blending beautifully with the spices and ramping up the nutrients.

Start your day the right way: Kick off your mornings with a vibrant green smoothie or a warm, nutrient-packed elixir like ginger tea and a delicious bowl of fruit with granola and yoghurt.

Getting fruit in early in the day is a great way to fuel energy and vitality.

Spice it up: Add tinned beans, lentils or chickpeas to a curry to increase the fibre content. Beans are also high in protein and a source of energy, so they're a brilliant addition at mealtimes.