Vegetables are really important for your health, your brain and – not to forget – your looks.

Vitamin A keeps your eyes and skin healthy and also helps to protect you against infections, which means you might have less colds or other annoying illnesses. If you want to keep your lovely smile, vitamin C will keep your teeth and gums healthy and will help heal cuts and wounds. Vitamin C helps your body absorb iron. Which, if you lack, will make you feel really sleepy and grumpy. Not good on a Saturday night when HE is waiting for you at your favourite pizza place. Eating lots of fruits and vegetables can keep your blood pressure down (just in case he doesn’t turn up) and even reduce the risk for serious illnesses such as type 2 diabetes and even certain types of cancer.

So no, this isn’t just your mum being old-fashioned. They really are important for your health. And if that doesn’t convince you, just remember that your greens have a lot less calories than a double cheeseburger!