We should all be eating 30 different plants a week. I can’t even name that many | Zoe Williams
The article discusses the evolution of dietary recommendations for fruit and vegetable consumption. Initially, the "five-a-day" guideline was introduced in the late 80s, which many found challenging to achieve. Over time, the recommendation has become even more demanding, with the current advice being to consume 30 different plants per week. The author highlights the difficulty in even naming 30 distinct plants, let alone incorporating them into one's diet. The article notes that the inclusion of seeds, herbs, and spices complicates the matter further, as they only count for a fraction of a point. The article suggests that the new dietary recommendation, while potentially more beneficial, has become increasingly difficult for the average person to follow, particularly compared to the initial "five-a-day" guideline, which was already seen as a challenge by many.
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