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STOCK UP WITH AUTUMN MARKET FRESH WITH YOUR FAVOURITE LOCAL GROCER, THE HARBORD GROWERS MARKET

STRAWBERRIES

Strawberries are bright red, juicy, and sweet. Rich in antioxidants and plant compounds, they are good for the heart and blood sugar control. Perfect on their own or great for a sweet dessert. Sprinkle on top of a fresh pavlova or baked cheesecake or try making some homemade strawberry jam.

WATERMELON

This refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Not only does it keep you hydrated with 92% of water but it’s also one of the lowest fruits in calories. Watermelon helps lower infl ammation and oxidative damage as it’s rich in the anti-infl ammatory antioxidants lycopene and Vitamin C. Ladies, it’s time for a Watermelon Margarita. Cheers! MUSHROOMS

Mushrooms come in lots of different shapes, sizes, and colours. You can’t go wrong with mushrooms and they are incredibly versatile. Add them to your favourite casserole or pasta dish, grill them on the barbeque or create the most awesome mushroom sauce to add to your steak. Our tip is to fry them up and add them onto toast for breakfast. The ideas are endless. PEARS

A good source of gut-loving fi bre, pears contain Vitamin C to keep your immune system fi ghting fi t. Choose an Australian variety such as the Packham, Williams, Beurré Bosc, Red Anjou or Red Sensation Pears. Great on a cheeseboard or a freshly cooked Autumn dessert. Pack a pear in the kid’s lunch box - they’ll love them.

ZUCCHINI

Zucchini is packed with many important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, but how do you get the little ones to eat them? Introducing zucchini noodles, or as they’re known - “zoodles”. Add some fun with the family dinner. Finely cut or fi nd a vegetable spiral maker and create a fun vegetarian dish for dinner tonight. CAULIFLOWER

Nothing beats a home cooked roast with roasted caulifl ower cheese. Packed with all the good nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and fi bre, this often mistaken vegetable can boost your immune health and reduce the risk of heart disease. Incredibly versatile, caulifl ower can be used to replace grains and legumes in your diet.