Autumn Fruit Comes To Market Against All Odds

Cooling weather this month brings a change to our eating
as well as our wardrobes with seasonal autumn fruit
providing good value and nutritional benefits for
whānau.

Despite the havoc caused to orchards and
farms during the January floods and Cyclone Gabrielle in
February, Kiwi favourites such as apples, pears, feijoas and
limes are available in stores now, while persimmons and
mandarins will arrive later in the season.

5+ A Day
Trustee and Principal Scientist and Team Leader at Plant and
Food Research, Dr Carolyn Lister, says autumn fruit delivers
a timely nutrition boost.

“Seasonal fruit provides
better value and is also the most beneficial for your
health. Freshly picked produce retains the highest levels of
vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre and antioxidants, which
all contribute to good health and wellbeing,” she
says.

“We know that pricing has been a concern for
shoppers this year, so it’s important to make the most of
the fresh fruit that’s in season each month. Eating autumn
fruit when it’s in good supply is a great way to balance
the health of both your whānau and your budget,” says Dr
Lister.

Our partner, Olympian, World Champion and
Halberg Sportswoman of the Decade, Dame Lisa Carrington is
using her star power to encourage Kiwi families to make
healthy choices this autumn.

Dame Lisa Carrington
recommends that all Kiwis eat at least two pieces of fruit
daily for optimal health.

“An easy way to make sure
everyone in the whānau gets their two servings of fruit is
to add it to your breakfast routine,” she says.

5+ A
Day suggests getting the day started with a warm bowl of
porridge topped with poached apples or pears or grilled
pears and cottage cheese on toast.

If you have a
little more time, try making an autumn fruit salad of
persimmons, feijoas and mandarins with a squeeze of lime
juice the night before – serve in the morning with yoghurt
and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

If you’re searching for
inspiration, keep an eye on our social media channels and
website for tips and recipes to make the most of delicious
autumn fruit. Head to the 5+ A Day website: https://www.5aday.co.nz/
and follow the 5+ A Day Charitable Trust on social media:
@5adaynz

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