Richard's Speech

Why we need to eat Fruit and Veg

Do your parents tell you to eat your fruit and veg? Well, fruit and veg is packed with all these amazing things. Today, I'm being the parent and telling you why you need to eat your fruit and veg.

Firstly, fruit and veg are packed with all these amazing things. These are all the vitamins, minerals including potassium, fibre, carbohydrates, and many wonderful things for a healthy diet. Also, the NZ Heart Foundation recommends you having 6 teaspoons of sugar per day. This is not including fruit or veg. They also recommend you having 5 servings of veg, and 2 servings of fruit.

Secondly, eating fruit and veg helps you stay fit. Staying fit gives you a bigger variety of what jog you want to have. Instead of sitting down with a computer, you can be an athlete, and become world famous!! Also, eating fruit and veg helps you live longer. Eating these foods fights dangerous diseases, like Type 2 Diabetes.

My third reason is fruit and veg are natural. This means, not only can you buy fruit and veg from the supermarket, you can get seeds, and grow your own fruit and veg in your backyard!! Did you know that growing your own fruit and veg saves you money, and is better for the environment. Growing your own fruit and veg is much tastier, and pest free. Plus, growing trees trap odors and pollutants.

Finally, there is a massive variety of fruit and vegetables. There are approximately 150 different types of common fruit and veg. Crunchy and juicy, with each fruit and veg bringing a different flavour, there is a guarantee that there are plenty you'll love!

So, these are my reasons why you need to eat your fruit and veg. They are packed with nutrition, fight dangerous diseases, and there are plenty you'll love. Now, GO eat your fruit and veg.