What are some refreshing vegetable and fruit ideas for the summer?
This summer enjoy plenty of fresh seasonal vegetables and fruit. During spring and summer, people enjoy simple and light meals. Try grilled vegetables (also known as “veggies”), chicken and fish, corn on the cob, and veggie and fruit salads. Ontario grows plenty of veggies and fruit in the spring and summer. Seasonal veggies and fruit offer good prices and have lots of flavours. It is a great time to try colourful and creative food ideas. Colourful veggies and fruit are high in nutrients that fight diseases. They are also low in fat, and high in fibre, vitamins and minerals. Eating a variety of veggies and fruit a day improves health and prevents chronic diseases. To meet this goal, people are looking for easy, interesting and tasty ways to prepare and serve veggies and fruit. Summer fruits include peaches, nectarines, plums, cherries, and berries. Veggies in season include potatoes, squash, lettuce, tomatoes, green and red peppers, green onions, radicchio, zucchini, spinach and many m
