Foods To Eat In August
Food shopping is a time consuming task, and not knowing what to buy when you get there can be overwhelming and ultimately expensive. However, purchasing seasonal foods is a healthy and cost effective way to approach food shopping. Grocery stores tend to stock up on seasonal items because they are plentiful, making them less expensive for you.
Why should you eat in-season foods?
- You will gain better nutrition
- It makes environmental sense
- You will save money
- Foods will taste better
For a more in depth explanation about why eating in-season foods is the way to go – click here. However firstly, have a look at the fruits, vegetables, meat, game, fish and seafood that are all in-season for August below.
Take a look at our recipe library for inspiration on cooking with in-season foods!
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FRUIT & NUTS |
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| Apricot | Blackberry |
| Blueberry | Cherry |
| Damsons | Fig |
| Gooseberry | Nectarine |
| Peach | Pomegranate |
| Raspberry | Redcurrant |
| Strawberry | Tomato |
| Watermelon | |
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VEGETABLES |
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| Artichoke | Aubergine |
| Beetroot | Broad bean |
| Broccoli | Cabbage |
| Carrot | Chillies |
| Cavolo nero | Celery |
| Courgette | Cucumber |
| Fennel bulb | French beans |
| Garlic | Globe artichoke |
| Kohlrabi | Lamb’s lettuce |
| Lettuce | Mangetout |
| Marrow | Onion |
| Pak choi | Peas |
| Pepper | Radicchio |
| Radish | Runner bean |
| Samphire | Spinach |
| Spring onion | Swiss chard |
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MEAT & GAME |
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| Beef | Chicken |
| Grouse | Lamb |
| Pork | Rabbit |
| Venison | |
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FISH & SEAFOOD |
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| Cod | Crab |
| Haddock | Halibut |
| Herring | Kipper |
| Langoustine | Mackerel |
| Pilchard | Plaice |
| Pollack | Prawns |
| Salmon | Sardines |
| Scallops | Sea bass |
| Sea bream | Shrimp |
| Squid | Tuna |
| Whelks | Whiting |
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FRESH HERBS |
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| Basil | Chives |
| Chervil | Coriander |
| Garlic | Mint |
| Oregano | Parsley |
| Rosemary | Sage |
| Sorrel | Watercress |
For full details of our Employee Nutrition Services, please find our brochure here and to chat through how this may be implemented in your workplace please call Anna on 07810 716758.
