Category: Five a day

According to the NHS, a medium tomato counts as one portion of your five a day, confirming its place in a healthy diet. This may seem straightforward, but understanding the precise portion sizes and how different preparations contribute to your daily intake is key to maximizing its health benefits.

According to UK health guidelines, dried fruit, including sundried tomatoes, can contribute to your daily intake of fruits and vegetables. This confirms that, yes, sundried tomatoes are one of your five a day, provided you consume the correct portion size and understand their concentrated nutritional profile.

According to the NHS, beans and pulses, including the chickpeas used to make hummus, count towards your '5 a day' target. This means that yes, hummus can absolutely count as 1 of your 5 a day, but there are important details to understand about portion size and the maximum contribution from pulses.