What's in season in January?

Eating food when it’s in season not only means it tastes better, it’s also great for your health and the environment. Not to mention, in-season produce is often cheaper, especially when there is a glut! 

Support your immune system this winter with these in-season ingredients, which are all high in vitamin C.

Kale (and other cabbages)

Often labelled a 'superfood', this leafy green is packed full of good stuff. Kale is also a great source of:

• Folate: Offering more immune support and helping to reduce tiredness and fatigue

• Calcium: For healthy bones and teeth

• Fibre: Great for slowing down digestion and keeping your gut healthy

• Don’t worry about forcing it down in smoothies, instead try it roasted​.

Cauliflower

Not just broccoli’s beige brother, cauliflower is in the same family as cabbage, kale and Brussels sprouts. Cauliflower is also a great source of:

• Fibre: Great for slowing down digestion and keeping your gut healthy

• Folate: Offering more immune support and helping to reduce tiredness and fatigue

• Pantothenic acid: Helping reduce tiredness and fatigue.

• Don’t waste the leaves: Cut them in half (removing any very stalky bits), and then roast them drizzled with olive oil, a pinch of salt and chilli flakes for a delicious snack.

Citrus fruits (oranges, grapefruit & blood orange)

Citrus fruits are often the go-to when we feel a cold coming on, but regularly eating these vitamin C-rich fruits will help keep your immune system healthy all year round, and better equipped fight off any bugs.

Try adding the zest and juice to a salad dressing for a burst of citrus.