Fruit

Ah, Clementines, a beautiful summer fruit to enjoy. And no no, they’re not “basically oranges”... well, they kind of are but there’s a lot more to it than just that!

Although Bell Peppers get commonly mistaken as vegetables, they are actually fruits. Their scientific name is “Capsicum annum,” hence why you might hear people refer to them as capsicums, such as Australians, Indians and New Zealanders.

Apples; probably one of the most commonly produced and consumed fruits in the entire world. They’re big, round and juicy. May it be for cooking, or may it be just for a quick snack throughout the day; they’re great. What’s more is, they’re year-round!

The Peach is a staple in today’s society, it’s both a deliciously juicy summer fruit to enjoy, and also a popular emoji with multiple uses, but we won’t get into the emoji stuff today! Recently we in the UK have been getting a nice streak of sunny and clear blue skies (hopefully it lasts for a while but let’s be honest, the UK isn’t too kind to us when it comes to the weather).

Cherries are really only in season for a short amount of time, for about 4 months between June and September, so they don’t spend much time in our markets. However, when they do come into season, boy do they come in big, red and juicy! 

Bananas, my personal favourite fruit! These sweet yellow fruits are one of the most consumed fruits globally, in fact, it is the most consumed fruit in America (with Apples being the second). Most Bananas are produced in the tropical and sub-tropical regions of Africa, Asia and America. The potassium filled goodies are non-seasonal, meaning they can be grown year-round.

Are 5 fruit and vegetables a day really enough?