As daylight savings rolls around this weekend in the Southeastern states, there’s more time to enjoy the warmer weather! To keep your body energised late into the day it’s important to maintain a healthy, balanced diet full of fresh fruit and vegetables! Your local Fruit and Veg shop has a wide range of delicious seasonal produce available for all your healthy eating needs making eating your five-a-day easy!
Our pick of the week this week is delicious Snow Peas. Full of vitamin C and dietary fibre to aid digestion, Snow Peas have a slightly sweet flavour making them the perfect addition to your spring dishes. Snow peas are a great accompaniment to evening meals, served as a side dish sauteed with Garlic, or added to pasta salads or stir fry. Pick up a bunch from your local Fruit and Veg shop this week! Whip up this Tofu and Snow Pea Stir Fry this week.
Pick up a bunch of Bananas this week at your local Fruit and Veg shop. Bananas are the perfect snack to take on the go with your weekend activities, or to top off your brekky! Try these Peanut Butter and Banana Protein Bars and take them with you on a hike, or along to the kids sporting events for a protein-packed snack the whole family will love.
Navel Oranges are of great value this week. Citrus is an essential part of a cooking palate, adding a burst of tangy sweetness and zesty punch! Add Oranges to your favourite salads for a bright burst of flavour, or add the juice into a sauce or dressing! Try our Radish Salad with Orange Dressing this week.
Berries continue to be great value this week with excellent quality Blueberries and Strawberries available at your local Fruit and Veg shop!
Flavours of summer are well on their way with Watermelon and Mangoes in season now from the Northern Territory! These delightful fruits are a great option to celebrate Daylight Savings to look forward to the summer ahead. Looking to try something different with Watermelon? Check out this Watermelon Mint and Feta Salad!
Papaya is another great option this week at your local Fruit and Veg shop. Add Papaya to your favourite fruit salads, or blend it into your morning smoothies!
In veggies this week, Asparagus is at its best. You may find both green and special white varieties at your local Fruit and Veg shop.
Pick up a head of Cauliflower this week and whip up this Roasted Cauliflower and Pearl Salad for the family or your weekend barbeque.
Green leafy vegetables are good value this week, including Kale, Iceberg and Cos Lettuce, Silverbeet, Rocket, Spinach and Asian greens such as Bok Choy and Chinese Broccoli. Whip up a healthy stir-fry packed with your favourite leafy greens for a healthy boost this week.
Your local Fruit and Veg shop hand select their produce from local Growers and Wholesalers to bring you the best quality available! Pick up some of this produce and more from your local Fruit and Veg shop this week!