Mixed fruit

A serving of fresh fruit is 80 g, which counts as one portion towards your five a day, according to the NHS Eatwell Guide. Weigh the fruit after removing any peel, stones or other inedible parts.

Toss the cut pieces in a little lemon or lime juice straight away. Add banana just before serving, as it browns quickly and can soften the other fruit.

Mix crisp apples or pears with grapes, orange segments and berries for a range of textures. Cut softer fruit, such as ripe peaches, into larger pieces so it is less likely to collapse when stirred.

Put it in a clean, covered container in the fridge as soon as you have prepared it; the Food Standards Agency advises keeping your fridge at 5°C or below. For the best texture, eat the fruit salad within a day or two.

Yes. Spread pieces out on a tray to freeze separately, then transfer them to a freezer bag so they are easier to portion. Thawed fruit is softer, so use it in a smoothie, porridge or compote rather than a crisp fruit salad.

Spoon it over porridge or natural yoghurt, or serve it with pancakes. Add juicy fruit just before eating so it does not make the porridge or yoghurt watery.