As regards fruits and vegetables, experts advise:

• Give priority to season varieties, which have better quality characteristics and the price is always more convenient.

• Give preference to local varieties, not being subject to long transport times, may be more fresh.

• Opt for small purchases and recurring to always ensure a high degree of freshness.

• Buy frozen vegetables: the price has not changed much, as well as its nutritional properties.

Vegetables: How much and what vegetables to children?

According to the World Health Organization, it would be necessary to eat at least three servings of vegetables each day, alternating four or five different kinds of vegetables throughout the week. But, what exactly is for a serving? If we talk about the raw vegetables to be peeled and cooked, a serving is 250 grams. On the contrary, if you opt for a plate of salad, 70 grams are sufficient.