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Fruit & Veg FRESH AT THE GROWERS

Spring is the perfect time to stock up on fresh produce—so we can stay looking and feeling happy. If you’re looking to keep your diet varied and healthy this Spring, don’t forget to head down to Harbord Growers in Balgowlah.

BANANAS

Bananas are the sweetest fruit you can eat. They’re packed with potassium, Vitamins A and C, fi bre, and even iron. If you’re having trouble sleeping, try eating a banana before bed. The magnesium within can help you relax and fall asleep faster. They’re one of nature’s most perfect foods: nutritious and delicious on their own or mixed with other ingredients!

BLUEBERRIES

Blueberries are so delicious, you could eat them all day. And, they’re great to add to your diet if you’re looking to get more antioxidants. Blueberries have a long list of health benefi ts and are widely regarded as one of the healthiest fruits on the planet. Blueberries are so versatile— they go great in pancakes, muffi ns, smoothies, and even homemade ice cream.

PINEAPPLE

Pineapples are a great way to keep your energy up when you’re feeling low, so load up on this sweet, tangy fruit. This tropical fruit is rich in bromelain, an enzyme that helps break down protein in the body, making it ideal for post-workout meals. Try pairing it with chicken or seafood for a delicious meal that will keep you going all day long.

CUCUMBER

Cucumbers have been around since Ancient Egypt, and they’re still going strong! Today you can eat cucumber slices, drink cucumber juice, and put cucumber masks on your face to reduce wrinkles and clear up acne. Cucumbers are a crunchy and mild-tasting fruit that makes a great addition to salads or your Springtime Cucumber Gin and Tonic.

CHILLIES

People around the world use chilli peppers to spice up their food. From mild bell peppers to super-spicy habaneros, there are many different varieties of chilli peppers. Carolina Reapers is one of the hottest peppers known to man - holding the Guinness World Record crown from 2012 until 2022. Some people like their food very spicy, but others prefer less heat. Removing the seeds and membranes from inside the chilli will make your meal less spicy. For even more variety, try mixing together multiple different kinds of chilli peppers for a unique fl avour sensation.

SPRING ONIONS

Spring onions are the fi rst green vegetables to emerge from the soil in springtime and make a wonderful addition to any meal. They have a mild fl avour, but enough bite to be interesting. Spring onions are versatile. They can be used in almost any dish: from burgers, to sandwiches and crudités platters to grilled meats, even Springtime soups too. Carotenoids in spring onions aid healthy vision, lower blood sugar levels and aid digestion too. •

HOME DELIVERY OR PICKUP | www.harbordgrowers.com.au LOCATED IN STOCKLAND BALGOWLAH  193 CONDAMINE STREET, BALGOWLAH 2093 | (02) 9949 4355