Eating for the season reduces your carbon footprint and can be better for your health too
by Harriet Osborne
Spring fruit and vegetables
What's in season?
Asparagus, chicory, gooseberries, new potatoes, radish, rocket, lemons, spring onions, watercress
Reasons to eat...
Asparagus is low in fat, is full of fibre to help promote a speedy digestion, and vitamins to give you a health boost on the inside and out. Eat yourself happy with asparagus
Lemon is full of antioxidants and detoxing enzymes, helping to cleanse the digestive system and allowing food to digest properly.
Rocket is a perfect addition to a light salad as it contains the essential minerals calcium, iron and potassium to help strengthen bones - with only four calories per serving.
Eating for the season reduces your carbon footprint and can be better for your health too
by Harriet Osborne
Summer fruit and vegetables
What's in season?
Peas, beans, strawberries, spinach, carrots, cucumber, lettuce, cherries, raspberries, plums, blueberries, peaches, tomatoes, watermelon
Reasons to eat...
Strawberries are packed with vitamin C and contain more than 75% water keeping you fuller for longer with fewer calories. Healthy summer berry recipes
Spinach has long been known as a superfood for its dark leaves, which are naturally rich in calcium to help strengthen your bones and brighten your smile. 5 reasons to eat spinach
Blueberries are full of antioxidants which help to flush out your system, reduce bloating, and with 80 calories per cup, they make a perfect 4pm snack.
Eating for the season reduces your carbon footprint and can be better for your health too
by Harriet Osborne
Autumn fruit and vegatables
What's in season?
Courgettes, runner beans, blackberries, red cabbage, squash, sweetcorn, Bramley apples, leeks, pumpkin, cranberries
Reasons to eat...
Pumpkin flesh is low in calories, while pumpkin seeds contain a condensed amount of protein, perfect for a post-workout snack. Low-cal snacking ideas
Blackberries contain estrogens that can help to relieve bloating, food cravings, and even menopausal symptoms including hot flushes.
Cranberries help to boost immunity and are full of antioxidants that can help to detox your body and cure your urine infection. The health benefits of cranberries
Eating for the season reduces your carbon footprint and can be better for your health too
by Harriet Osborne
Winter fruit and vegetables
What should you buy?
Kale, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, potatoes, cauliflower, chicory, onions, hazelnuts, leeks, swede, broccoli
Reasons to eat...
Sprouts eaten steamed are great for breaking down stomach acids, making them a a good cholesterol-buster. 5 reasons to eat sprouts
Potatoes contain the same amount of vitamin C as a glass of tomato juice and come in at only 150 calories – proving that not all carbs are bad.
Apple skins contain a chemical that encourages weight loss, boosts muscle and helps to balance blood sugar levels.
