As the weather shifts into the warmer months, it’s a great time to take advantage of spring’s new fruits and vegetables.
Seasonal fruit and vegetables are packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, phytochemicals and fibre, essential for good health. They are the true ‘superfoods’.
It may sound a lot, but spreading your fruit and vegies throughout the day, makes it easy. Find out more about how you can get your family eating more fruit and vegies.
A list of healthy recipes you and your family like helps you plan the weekly menu and shopping list. Why not try one of our recipes that use spring produce this week!
Chop up a punnet of strawberries and serve with some yoghurt for a healthy breakfast. Just 6 strawberries are a fruit serve, provide most of your daily Vitamin C, and the yoghurt will provide calcium for strong bones.
Crisp apple and creamy avocado work well for a delicious lunch your family will love. If you don’t have turkey, you can use leftover chicken. Delicious in a roll or wrap as well.
Both beetroot and spinach are in season so why not give this healthy bliss ball recipe a go? Perfect for a sweet mid-afternoon pick me up!
Fresh and crunchy, this salad provides a whopping 3 serves of veg. Add some hummus and wholemeal pita bread for a tasty lunch or meat-free Monday dinner.
This salad uses sweet, seasonal green beans. Delicious for lunch or side with dinner, it can be on the table in 40 minutes!
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