We don’t eat enough vegetables and fruits

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This decline was not only characteristic of Hungary, but also extended to the entire European Union, for which there were many reasons, including the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, as well as the rise in inflation and energy prices.

According to the data, the decrease in the average daily fruit and vegetable intake of European citizens was 5.12%, which can be said to be very significant

Hungary is at the top of the bottom third of the EU ranking in terms of the decrease in consumption, and in 2022 a nearly 10% decline was experienced in this area. Although other countries such as Portugal, Romania or Spain experienced an even greater decline, there were also countries such as Italy or Lithuania where the opposite trend was observed and consumption increased, despite being in a difficult economic environment.

This trend can be a serious warning about the lack of healthy nutrition and the increasing risk of obesity and other chronic diseases in the European Union. Encouraging and supporting the consumption of fresh vegetables and fruits can therefore be key to developing healthier and more sustainable eating habits.

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