Fruit and veg can prevent high blood pressure
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'Fruit and vegetables provide a range of polyphenols, as well as important vitamins and minerals. Eating five or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day is therefore the best way to protect your heart - and you don't need to worry about over-indulging.'
Sara Stanner, British Heart Foundation nutritionist
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