Irish among worst in Europe for eating fruit and veg

Irish people are among the worst in Europe when it comes to eating our daily fruit and veg.

Irish among worst in Europe for eating fruit and veg
Tue, 01 Aug, 2017 - 09:12

Irish people are among the worst in Europe when it comes to eating our daily fruit and veg.

We eat 46% of the recommended daily amount of 500 grams - putting us sixth from the bottom of a league tabled compiled by The European Food Safety Authority.

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