Buy Local
The role whole fruits and vegetables play in ensuring a healthy diet is well documented, but factors such as production processes, distance traveled, variety and storage all impact on their flavour and nutritional value.
When it comes to choosing fruit and vegetables for your family, opt for local produce that is in season – it will be fresher, cost less and be of a reliable quality.
Visit http://www.farmersmarket.org.nz/home.htm to find the location of your local farmers market.