Fight the winter blues with a little help from nature

Prevention is better than cure. When it gets colder we become more susceptible to flu and cold viruses. Chase away the dreaded symptoms of thick head, bunged nose and chesty cough by boosting your immune system with antioxidant rich blueberries.

Blueberries are nutritional stars. Bursting with goodness while being very low in calories, these perfectly plump little gems are high in fibre, calcium and vitamins A and C (vital for a robust immune system).

Good Natured Blueberres are grown without the use of pesticides using the help of a few friendly bugs (such as ladybirds) instead. The fruit is cheaper than organic and presented in fully compostable punnets.

They may be small, but they pack a healthy punch, so start the day with a generous sprinkling of blueberries over muesli with natural yogurt or milk. Try a delicious, energizing smoothie bursting with goodness and flavour by blending a handful of blueberries, some ice, natural yoghurt and a chopped banana. Keep a punnet on hand for a flavour-packed snack any time of day.

All is not lost for the sweet-toothed. Get your blueberry fix from home-made Blueberry Oatie Slices. Simply stir Good Natured blueberries with rolled oats and syrup, then bake until golden brown.

Surely this is better than cough syrup?

The Good Natured range includes Strawberries, Raspberries and Blueberries. Good Natured Blueberries are available now, stocked in ASDA priced from £1.98 for 80g. Good Natured Raspberries and Strawberries are available in Morrisons, Asda, Sainsbury’s and Co-op priced from £1.99 for 150g punnet of raspberries, and £1.99 for a 350g punnet of strawberries.

For more information about Good Natured Fruit visit goodnaturedfruit.com.