North East shoppers show that healthy eating is more than a New Year’s resolution.

The supermarket giant has revealed the top 20 items bought by customers across the North East, with a variety of fruit, veg and milk being the main favourites.

Included in the top 10 items bought by shoppers in the North East are Tesco British Semi Skimmed Milk 2.272L, 4 Pints, Tesco Whole Cucumber, Tesco Ripe Bananas 5 Pack and Tesco Broccoli 375G.

Tesco’s figures coincide with its recently published Clubcard Unpacked review, which analyses the shopping habits of its Clubcard users.

It shows the strong preference for fresh, locally sourced items among the North East’s residents.

Oonagh Turnbull, Head of Health and Sustainable Diet Campaigns, said: “The trend in what North East people are buying most of at our stores has taken more of a turn towards the healthy option.

“Nutrition has become important for customers, with the majority of them putting an emphasis on good-quality fruit and vegetables.

“A lot of this is down to people having an enthusiasm for home-cooked meals and for experimenting with what they prepare in the kitchen.”

Also included in the top 20 items bought by shoppers in North East are Tesco Bunched Spring Onions 100G, Tesco Red Peppers Each, Tesco Red Seedless Grapes 500G and Tesco Baby Plum Tomatoes 300G.

Oonagh added: “We’re all aware that eating a healthy diet can help to reduce our risk of developing coronary heart disease and stop us from gaining too much weight.

“That’s why we at Tesco are always keen to promote the understanding that having a balance of different foods to provide all the nutrients your body needs is key when it comes to healthy living.”