Eating fruit and vegetables in season have great benefits for both taste and your pocket. Healthy foods to look out for in our fresh counter are:
Avocados – a great source of good fat which promotes skin, immune and brain health. Nutrient dense, containing over 20 vitamins and minerals, so helps keep you full. Need inspiration – check out our recipe for Avocado toast here.
Berries – are an excellent source of anti-oxidants which helps keep cells and the immune system healthy.
Figs – rich in fibre, which helps your digestion working well! Also contains pre-biotics that act as food for the good bugs in your gut.
Artichokes - contains a compound called silymarin, which acts as a liver protectant. Artichokes also promotes bile production, which is another bonus for your gut.
Asparagus – a good source of folate, a type of B vitamin essential especially for pregnant women, as well as fibre, iron and potassium.
Beans - good source of fibre, the anti-oxidant vitamins A, C, E and K, as well as iron and magnesium.