Irish among the worst in Europe for eating their greens

It seems as a nation, we’re just not eating our greens — or our oranges, or bananas, or much of what is good for us.

Irish among the worst in Europe for eating their greens

A European report, seen by the Irish Examiner, shows that Ireland is lagging behind most of our EU counterparts when it comes to eating the daily recommended amount of fruit and veg.

According to the newly published European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) Comprehensive European Food Consumption Database 2016, Irish people consume just 225g of fruit and vegetables on average per person per day, less than half the national recommended amount of 500g.

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