Bananas are naturally sweet and a storehouse of carbohydrates, vitamins and fibre. Team banana, mango and honey flavoured yoghurt together to make a healthy breakfast or dessert.

With Queensland strawberries season wrapping up, we now move to Western Australian strawberries. While both growing areas fruit is eating nicely, if you are looking for shelf life opt for those from WA fruit.

The 2020 blood oranges season is coming to an end. So be sure to enjoy ultra-juicy and healthy blood oranges this week. Add segment to sweet or savour salads or for a quick dessert layer into a serving glass, blood oranges segments and their juice with halved strawberries and yoghurt or mascarpone. Alternative superb value of juicy navel oranges are available for the same price.

The premium eating Pink Lady apple has a green-yellow colour with a pink to red blush. Pink Lady has a sweet, crisp flavour. Crunch into an apple today or add them to a salad

Fast to cook, loaded with flavour and incredibly versatile Australian asparagus is at its best quality and value in spring. Steamed, boiled, barbecued, stir-fried or microwaves spears are tendered and tasty. Pick up a few bunches this week as prices are low.

Broccoli is an excellent source of vitamin A and C. To retain maximum flavour and nutrition, cook broccoli lightly. Broccoli sprigs are delightful blanched and served with dips

Crisp, young and tender baby bok choy is a top buy. Select bunches with crisp pale-cream stems and fresh-looking green leaves.

Pale, aromatic bulbs of fennel are delicious eating and fantastic value. Fennel has virtually no fat, and few kilojoules so is a useful food for those trying to control weight.

Catch the lively flavours of spring with refreshing emerald-coloured Lebanese cucumbers. This vibrant vegetable adds a juicy crunch to salads and dips. It teams well with the fresh flavours of mint and dill, tomatoes, lemon, sour cream, feta and yoghurt.

Celery is a good source of potassium that helps to control blood pressure and counteract the adverse effects of too much salt on the diet. Diced, sliced or cut into batons versatile celery is delicious eaten raw or cooked

Queensland grown Jap pumpkins are plentiful. Add diced roasted pumpkin, to a salad or serve warm in pasta dishes with fried sage leaves or in a salad

Versatile and mild tasting English spinach is a top buy this week.

Locally grown globe artichoke are in season. Artichokes have a subtle, sweet and somewhat nutty flavour. Select fresh deep green or purple artichokes with firm heads and tightly closed leaves.

If you are looking for a vegetable with a difference it is time to savour broad beans To prepare broad beans simply remove the pods from the shell, then boil or microwave until just tender. Broad beans have a delicate flavour, which is complemented by flavourings such as olives, fresh herbs or garlic.