THEY ARE SO GOOD FOR YOU
There are so many reasons to eat fresh vegetables every day. They taste great, they look attractive, they're easy to prepare, readily available, very versatile and best of all they are really good for you. Not many foods can boast that many attributes! Make the most of fresh vegetables in your meals.
There are also completely new vegetables that weren't available some years ago, like sprouted beans and seeds, scallopinis, eggplant and yams. Watch your greengrocer or supermarket for other new vegetables.
There are many types and varieties of vegetables available throughout Australia and New Zealand and the range continues to get wider. Look for new varieties of lettuce, cabbage, pumpkin, tomatoes and cucumber.
KEEP UP WITH THE SEASONS: Through increasing use of greenhouse cultivation and new technology, many vegetables that used to have a limited season are now available throughout the year. However, there are still some vegies, like asparagus and sweet corn, which have restricted availability.
In this country vegetables are never prohibitively expensive. Probably no other food offers better value for money. However, prices will vary to reflect the level of supply available at a particular time. For best value select fresh vegetable varieties in full supply. They will not only be at the best price but will also give you top quality.
WHY DO WE NEED VEGETABLES? Quite simply - for good health! Fresh vegetables are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals and fibre. They are also virtually fat-free. Vegies have lots more to offer - not only are they good for us nutritionally, they add colour, flavour, and texture to our meals, keeping them interesting and varied.
VEGETABLES CONTRIBUTE TO A BALANCED DIET: The latest food and nutrition guidelines recommend that everyone should eat a good variety from each of the four