Our vegetable of the month is PURPLE SPROUTING BROCCOLI. It is full of vitamin C, and is a good source of iron, caretenoids, folic acid, calcium and vitamin A. It contains the phytochemical sulphoraphane which is thought to prevent cancer and may provide resistance against heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes.

Our vegetable of the month is the BRUSSEL SPROUT. One of the cruciferous vegetables, which include broccoli and cabbage, sprouts are linked with a wide range of health benefits. Sprouts are a good source of vitamins a and C, iron, potassium and fibre.

There is only one vegetable for Halloween – PUMPKIN! Pumpkins are sweet with a delicate, earthy flavour. They are a good source of beta-carotene (hence their orange colour), which the body converts to Vitamin A. The seeds are also edible and are an excellent source of Omega oils.

Our fruit of the month is the APPLE. Apples are rich in natural sugars (glucose, fructose and sucrose) and have useful amounts of fibre, vitamin C and potassium. With over 7000 varieties of apple, there’s sure to be one to suit every taste! Don’t overlook those with dull or matt skins – they are often full of flavour. Fragrance is a good indicator of freshness and quality.

Our fruit of the month is the PEAR, which ripens faster if it is kept next to bananas. Keep pears in the fridge to help them stay fresher for longer. Pears are rich in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, E1, copper and potassium. They can be useful in treating a number of disorders, including arthritis and gout.

Our vegetable of the month is the BEETROOT. Since Roman times, beetroot has been used to treat disorders of the blood, as a laxative and as a fever reducer. 
Raw beetroot is an excellent source of vitamin C. It’s also a great source of iron and is currently considered to be one of the multitude of “superfoods”.