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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maira Butt

Jamie Oliver says ‘five a day is a lie’ and Brits should be eating up to 11 portions

Jamie Oliver has thrown out one of the most common pieces of health advice, saying that “five a day is a lie” and that seven to eleven portions of fruit and vegetables are better for “measurable benefits”.

The 50-year-old known for his legacy of ushering in healthy school meals across the UK said that the advice – supported by the NHS – is a myth.

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