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Healthy Food Guide staff

Our team of experts bring you accurate, evidence-based and balanced information about healthy eating, plus delicious, nutrition packed recipes.

By Healthy Food Guide staff

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In season late summer: Plums

Plums are available in New Zealand from late November to...

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In season mid-summer: Tomatoes

It wasn’t quite a case of Attack of the Killer...

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In season mid-summer: Cherries

Cherries are a stone fruit belonging to the Rosaceae (rose)...

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In season mid-autumn: Chestnuts

Chestnuts are a versatile ingredient: they can be used in...

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In season late autumn: Feijoas

Feijoas only enjoy a brief moment in the spotlight. For 10...

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In season late autumn: Spring onions

Spring onions are a member of the Allium family and...

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In season early winter: Brussels sprouts

Once the vegetable that we all loved to hate, Brussels...

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In season early winter: Passionfruit

This tangy-sweet Kiwi favourite enjoys a lengthy six-month season from...

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In season mid-winter: Jerusalem artichokes

Jerusalem artichokes are related to the sunflower family and differ...

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In season mid-winter: Oranges

Nothing compares with the freshness and sweet flavour of peeled,...

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In season late winter: Limes

Limes are the sharpest of the citrus fruits, with a...

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In season late winter: Parsnips

Parsnips have been around since Roman times. While children of the...

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In season early spring: Tamarillos, mint, cauliflower, coriander

Tamarillos Originating in Central and South America, the tamarillo is a...

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In season mid-spring: Asparagus, broccolini, oranges, red cabbage

Asparagus Asparagus is a rich source of folate and adds fibre...

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In season mid-summer: Raspberries, new potatoes, beetroot

Raspberries Raspberries come in a variety of colours but in New...

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In season late summer: Nectarines, cherries, shallots

Nectarines Choose firm fruit with just a little give. Plumpness and...

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In season early autumn: Strawberries, parsley, courgettes

Strawberries Choose strawberries that are unblemished and rich red as the...

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In season mid-autumn: Lemons, thyme, capsicums

Lemons Store Lemons will last for about one week at room temperature,...

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