Kerry people eat more cucumbers than anyone else in the country according to Tesco.
The Supermarket giant has revealed shoppers preferred way to get their 5 a day and it shows huge regional variations.
Galway shoppers buy a larger proportion of broccoli, peppers and sweet potato than the rest of the country while Offaly shoppers favour root vegetables.
Dubliners buy more avocado and Kale than most while Cork's top buys include bananas, berries and tomatoes.
Donegalshoppers are displaying a sweet tooth buying a larger proportion of berries, oranges and sweet potato while Sligo cooks clearly enjoy adding some spice to home cooking buying a larger proportion of chillies and fresh herbs than the rest of the country.
Commenting about the results, Nutritionist Elsa Jones said “It’s encouraging to see that Irish people are buying a wide variety of fruit and vegetables. Getting your 5-a-day is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It’s also important to eat a variety of different coloured fruit and vegetables as each colour provides a unique set of nutrients. For optimal health, aim to eat the five colours of the rainbow every day - red, orange, yellow, green and purple.”
