What fruit and vegies are in season in summer

Summer is here and so is a smorgasbord of delicious and nutritious fruit and vegies.   

Top 3 summer fruits to try 

1. Mango: full of vitamin C – why not chop up and freeze as a handy addition to smoothies and cold drinks. 

2. Strawberries: Perfect on their own or serve on top of cereal and yoghurt for breakfast. 

3. Stone fruits such as peaches and apricots.  Ideal in a fruit salad for a light dessert on a hot night.  

Sensational salads

The summer months make it easy to get in your five-a-day vegetables serves. Salads are a versatile dish that you can serve for lunch or dinner. Check out our top three salads to try.

1. Coleslaw: quick and easy and a great addition to summer meals or added to sandwiches or wraps.
2. Waldorf salad: a classic and completely underrated salad. A must try this summer!
3. Potato salad: cold potatoes are a good source of resistant starch which is good for your gut. So pop a spoon of this salad on your plate today!

Why eat seasonally? 

• It’s good for the environment. 
• Your food is fresher and more nutritious. 
• It tastes better.
• Supports local farmers and our economy.
• It’s less expensive than imported fruit and vegetables.

Here’s your simple guide to what’s in season for summer (December, January and February).