We all know that healthy eating includes platefuls of fruit and vegetables. They are vital to our good health and often the only source of the essentials vitamins and minerals we need.
It's better to buy and eat fruit and vegetables that are in season. At this time, they are ripe for picking and at their very tastiest - as well as being packed full of nutrients.
In addition, buying fruit and vegetables when they are in season makes financial sense. Fruit and vegetables cost less when they are in abundance. You may find those raspberries you love in January, but remember if they are not in season, then not only will they be expensive, but pretty tasteless too.
Here's a look at the best purchases of fruit and vegetables you can make for September and October:-
Fruits - raspeberries, melons, grapes, figs and damsons, blackberries, blueberries, pears, apples and plums.
As you can see, it's prime pie time! Remember to wash the fruit well and enjoy them uncooked for light deserts, or prepare your favorite pie centers by gently cooking the fruit in their natural juices. You can always add a handful of raisins for sweetness.
Vegetables - spinach, squash and sweetcorn. Tomatoes and runner beans, potatoes, pumpkins, peppers and wild mushrooms. Lettuce, leaks, cucumber and cauliflower, aubergines, artichokes, broccoli and beetroot. Corgette, celery fennel and greenbeans.
So start by looking up your favorite recipes using these vegetables, and remember - don't cook the life out of them.
Eat your fruits and vegetables raw or cook them just until they are sweet and tender, but still crisp and with optimum nutritional content.
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