Instead of: Mediterranean-grown fruit and vegetables
Use: British-grown seasonal fruit and vegetables
Health benefits
Substituting seasonal home-grown produce for Mediterranean-grown fruit and veg not only helps look after the pennies and pounds but is also just as good - or even better - for you. Imported produce is usually harvested under-ripe before it has developed its full vitamin quota and may have lost much of its nutritional value during its journey to your supermarket. So you’re often better off with British fruit and veg – they contain the same nutrients, vitamins and minerals as Med produce, only in slightly different proportions. The key is to buy your ingredients as fresh as possible, check they are unblemished and undamaged, and buy locally (e.g. from local markets and farm shops) wherever possible.
More healthy eating and diet tips:
Your free Great British Med Diet seasonal chart
5 of the best Mediterranean recipes
12 quick diet tweaks
