This is the month for Asparagus and New potatoes
 Asparagus, depending on the weather has its first picking  in  May when he spears are tender and succulent. Check out vegetables information
How to prepare :-to bring out the true flavour roast in the oven with olive oil and cracked black pepper,
Steamed, served with shavings […]

Brazil nuts are associated with Christmas time, but eaten all year around they are an  excellent source of Selenium,  Magnesium and Thiamine,

The Brazil nut trees can reach a height of 60 metres and […]

Having a good diet is essential for hormonal balance and there is no better way than to eat what is in season from around the country & your local farmers market.
This months foods are:- Fruit- blueberries, a super food with the  highest antioxidant levels than any other fruit or vegetable, helping fight heart disease, cancer […]

Question:-Is mango good for diabetics and what are the fruits good for diabetics
Reply:- Mango and  melons are high in sugar or Glycemic Index, therefore it is advisable not to eat frequently and in large amounts, but include in your daily 5 any of the following
low GI  fruits include, apples pears peaches plums and grapes
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Melons come in various shapes and sizes, there seasons vary,but are normally available year round from Costa Rica and Spain to Morocco.
An easy and convenient fruit, largely comprising of water, it is an excellent quick snack, starter or dessert, especially for those watching their calorie intake. A variety of dishes can be served according to […]

Although a fruit and not a vegetable, the tomato is often classified this way.
An excellent source of vitamins A and C, the uncooked fruit is a good source of vitamin E.
The tomato is an antioxidant and has a high mineral content, containing potassium, calcium and other trace elements.
Tomatoes are low in calories, containing only 14 […]

Oranges are the one of the most popular citrus fruits available today.
It comes ready packaged to protect the juicy flesh, packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They are high in vitamin C which is essential to the health of our immune system, strengthening the action of the white blood cells that destroy harmful bacteria and […]

Kiwi Fruit (Chinese Gooseberry) is an excellent source of Vitamin C and contains a useful amount of potassium, to counteract sodium, excess sodium can result in fluid retention
Kiwi fruit supplies the Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) of Vitamin C and approximately 30 calories, with 0.5g per 100g of fat. Vitamin C aides the absorption of Iron […]

The Banana is one of the most popular fruits, ideal for any age group.They are natural no fuss, sealed in their own wrapper providing a versitile fruit for a snack, dessert, cooking or for blending into nutritional milk shakes.
Delicate and easily damaged, there are various varieties now available; Cavendish is the most popular, Apple bananas […]

Strawberries
The strawberry plant is part of the rose family and was first cultivated for food during the 13th century when they where used as a beauty treatment by the rich, being crushed in abundance and used for facials and bathing.
Available throughout the year from Europe and the States, but in England traditionally available mid June […]