Fresh fruits and vegetables
Healthy snacks and meals should always include a helping of fresh fruits and vegetables. In fact, Canada’s Food Guide recommends 7 to 10 servings per day. Nutritious and delicious both cooked and raw, fruits and veggies are essential to a healthy lifestyle because they’re rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The fruits and vegetables aisle should be your first stop if you care about your digestion, energy levels, and want to feel good!
It's never too early or too late to adopt healthy eating habits and there are several tips and tricks to help you get started. If you have kids, make sure to always feature fruits and vegetables on your menu. Filling your fridge with fresh produce is a great way to get the most out of their bright, lovely colours and different flavour profiles. Make it a personal challenge to try a new one every week or month! Do your kids always want a snack before a meal? Serve shredded crudités (they’ll love them!) or fresh-cut fruit before dinnertime. Their cravings will be satisfied but they won’t ruin their appetite. Last but not least, reduce the portion in your plate but double the variety of vegetables available. Odds are your kids will like at least one of them. As for soups and smoothies, they’re excellent ways of making sure your kids get their fill of vitamins, even if they tend to snub their nose at veggies!
Want to eat more local and seasonal foods? From asparagus to beets, local Quebec producers offer a bounty of flavours. Did you know that thanks to greenhouses and conservation techniques, you can enjoy locally grown vegetables year-round? In addition to potatoes, cabbage, zucchini, and root vegetables that are staples of wintertime, you can also add fresh mushroom as well as tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers to your menu. Want to find out more about local choices available? Consult our Harvest Calendar and fill your cart with fresh fruits and vegetables!
Love to travel? Enjoy a bit of sunshine on your plate even in winter thanks to citrus. Want to make your salads beautiful and bright? Melons are a fresh, juicy, and sweet addition. As for mangoes and kiwis, they’ve long been popular choices with Quebecers but pomegranates, guava, figs, and dozens of other exotic choices are rising in popularity. Grab a bundle of cilantro, a few limes, some avocadoes, a stalk of lemongrass, and give your creativity free rein!
Add fine herbs and fresh-cut fruit to your cart to turn your drab dish of pasta into an explosion of flavours and colours or to enjoy a snack packed with vitamins. Bite into life by adopting or teaching others about healthy eating habits. It’s easy! Simply start by checking our flyer for special offers on fresh fruits and vegetables so you can enjoy them every day!
