Top Tips on Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables

By Kerry Locatelli, BNat

Eating fruits and vegetables that are in season is one of the best ways to ensure you are getting the freshest and most nutritious options available. Seasonal produce is often more flavourful, it supports local farmers and reduces your carbon footprint. 

Autumn brings cooler temperatures and shorter days, which signals to some fruits and vegetables that it's time to ripen and be harvested. In New Zealand, this means fruits like apples, pears, feijoas, figs, grapes, kiwi fruit and vegetables like pumpkins, kumara, beetroot, carrots, brussels sprouts, mushrooms and onions.  These seasonal options are usually fresher, more flavourful, and typically more nutrient-dense. A win for your tastebuds and immune system support.

When selecting fruits and vegetables, look for abundance, vibrant colours and good prices. This can help guide you towards the produce in season.

Even with a great diet, sometimes there is still a gap. At GO Healthy, we have a number of products that can help support healthy immune system function. 

A good option is:

GO Olive Leaf 20,000mg

This single ingredient dietary supplement contains high strength Olive Leaf that can help support immune function and the body’s natural immune response for winter ills and chills. 

Always read the label and use as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional. Go Healthy, Auckland. TAPsPP4572