Juice contributes to this food group, but is much lower in fibre. Fruit is a good source of vitamins, including vitamin C and folate. It also provides carbohydrate in the form of natural sugars and is rich in fibre, especially in the edible skins. Juice contributes to this food group, but is much lower in fibre. Eating a generous amount of fruit each day is a good habit to keep.
Fruit is a good source of vitamins, including vitamin C and folate.
It also provides carbohydrate in the form of natural sugars and is rich in fibre, especially in the edible skins. Juice contributes to this food group, but is much lower in fibre. If there are days when you don't reach the minimum recommended servings, make sure you have your favourite fruit on hand when you get hungry. This may make it difficult to get enough calcium from your diet. You may wish to consider eating more from this group, particularly lower fat versions of milk, cheese and yoghurt.