Join us as we discuss the week’s top stories from noon GMT to 4.30pm, with input from our journalists above the line and in the comments 2.10pm GMT We have some pretty healthy readers below the line I have a breakfast smoothie with kale, spinach or celery, beetroot, ginger, carrot, raspberries, mixed frozen berries and a little mango. That's at least 6. Then Greek salad and mackerel or chicken drumstick for lunch and breaded fish with salad for dinner. If I have fruit for snacks during the day, that can come to 12 or 13. I've got news for the guy in the linked article who gets his ten a day by cramming it into a smoothie. That only counts as one no matter how much he puts in. http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/5ADAY/Pages/FAQs.aspx 1.29pm GMT I had the great pleasure of speaking to some 90-year-olds this week, for an article looking at the key to living a long life. It comes after news that average life expectancy will soon exceed 90 for the first time. So what did I learn? The key to living well is moderation, not getting too stressed about internet dating, taking things slowly and also not being afraid to have a wee G&T every now and then. Now that’s some advice that I can raise a glass to. Do you have any relatives in their 90s? What have you learned from them? Tell us your thoughts on this. Related: Avoid stress, be useful: 90-year-olds on how to have a long, happy life Continue reading...
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