Fruit and vegetables can fuel your body for anything. Paired with physical and mental activity, they make you feel good! Fruit and vegetables should be at the centre of a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Fresh, locally grown fruit and vegetables are the best for flavour and taste.
All fruit and vegetables taste their best and are at their nutritious best when harvested fresh from the field close to where they were grown. Most top chefs and high-quality restaurants are great advocates and supporters of locally grown fruit and vegetables, available daily. They also believe that seasonally available fruit and vegetables taste better.
Strawberries are delicious and a popular low calorie summer fruit rich in Vitamin C. Traditionally served with a splash of cream, strawberries are an ideal way to end a meal.
A member of the Brassica (cabbage) family, Broccoli is the edible part is the central flower stalk. It is best served lightly blanched or eaten raw in salads. Broccoli is low in calories, carbohydrates and fat. It is a source of vitamin C, vitamin A, folate and calcium. One serving of 100 grams of broccoli will provide more than the daily requirement of vitamin C.
Parsley is rich in Vitamins A and C, folic acid, iron and fibre. It is also a good source of Vitamin E and calcium. If used in salads as an ingredient rather than a garnish, parsley can make a significant contribution to the nutrient content of the diet.
Strawberries are delicious and a popular low calorie summer fruit rich in Vitamin C. Traditionally served with a splash of cream, strawberries are an ideal way to end a meal.
A member of the Brassica (cabbage) family, Broccoli is the edible part is the central flower stalk. It is best served lightly blanched or eaten raw in salads. Broccoli is low in calories, carbohydrates and fat. It is a source of vitamin C, vitamin A, folate and calcium. One serving of 100 grams of broccoli will provide more than the daily requirement of vitamin C.
Parsley is rich in Vitamins A and C, folic acid, iron and fibre. It is also a good source of Vitamin E and calcium. If used in salads as an ingredient rather than a garnish, parsley can make a significant contribution to the nutrient content of the diet.
Eating more locally grown fruit and vegetables are good for you and good for the planet.
All fruit and vegetables taste their best and are at their nutritious best when harvested fresh from the field close to where they were grown. Most top chefs and high-quality restaurants are great advocates and supporters of locally grown fruit and vegetables, available daily. They also believe that seasonally available fruit and vegetables taste better.
Raspberries are delicious on their own as a low calorie summer fruit and are a good source of Vitamin C, fibre and folic acid.
Cauliflower is natural low in fat, and a good source of fibre and Vitamin C. This is a popular member of the Brassica family, which, like cabbage, should not be overcooked.
Garden thyme is a bush with grey-green leaves giving off a pungent minty, light-lemon aroma. It is a rich source of Vitamin A and calcium and a good source of magnesium.
Fruit and vegetables taste their best in season and are at their nutritious best when harvested fresh from the field close to where they were grown.
The type of vegetables grown in any country at a particular time will depend in the first instance on the weather patterns, soil and amount of sunlight available to the growing crops. Certain crops can be grown easily in Ireland all year round (e.g. cabbage, cauliflowers), while others cannot be grown at all (e.g. citrus fruit, bananas). Many of our common fruit and vegetables are sown in the Irish springtime, grow in the Irish summer and are harvested in the autumn.
Leeks are very versatile and useful in the kitchen, with their own distinct, subtle flavour. They are high in vitamin B6, which contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Apples were one of the first fruit crops cultivated by man. They are an extremely popular and versatile fruit with many varieties suited to growing conditions in various climates. Apples can be cooked or eaten raw. They contain useful amounts of dietary fibre and Vitamin C.
Closed or open cups are very versatile and may be used in place of buttons and flats in most recipes. They are naturally fate free, low in calories and high in fibre. They are also a high protein food, a source of potassium and high in selenium which contributes to maintenance of normal hair and nails.
Easy to eat and prepare, enjoy them anytime. Fruit and vegetables are great at breakfast, lunch, dinner or for a snack!
Easy to prepare and cook, fruit and vegetables can be enjoyed to any meal occasion. Find out more about how you can easily incorporate more fruit and vegetables into your diet and lifestyle with our tasty and quick recipes.
Lettuce naturally fat free, low in calories and high in fibre. It’s a high protein food as 44% of its calories come from protein. Lettuce is a source of Vitamin A, C and folic acid. There are many types available and grown in Ireland.
Pak Choi originally comes from China, but has become popular in European food, particularly in the UK, with the increase in popularity of Chinese cooking. It’s a good source of vitamin c which contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
Tomatoes are one of the world’s most popular fruits, though we eat it as a vegetable. The Irish tomato is popular with consumers because of its good quality and flavour. It’s naturally high in fibre and a good source of vitamin C.