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What the FRUIT?!

In celebration of the FIRST day of summer βοΈ, we are going to dig into fruits & vegetables in-season NOW! Did you know that eating fruits & vegetables IN-SEASON are more flavorful AND nutritious? Not to mention they are more cost-effective too π€ #budgethack
Letβs dig into this β¬οΈ
There are some fruits & vegetables that are always βin-seasonβ and others that are grown only at certain times of the year.
Here are the fruits & veggies in season ONLY this summer:
Berries π
Yellow squash/zucchini
Corn π½
Cantaloupe/honeydew melons
Stone fruit (peaches, plums, apricots nectarines, cherries) πππ₯
Tomatoes π
Watermelon π
Okra
Grapes π
What ARE the health benefits?
Eating fruits in-season not only have richer flavor due to it being freshly picked and not processed, but it also has more vitamin C to support immunity and more antioxidants to protect against chronic diseases!
Both of these RAPIDLY decline in concentration as fruit & vegetables are processed or preserved to be consumed out of season.
What is in-season during fall, winter, & spring?
fall only = cauliflower, cranberries, & ginger
winter only = grapefruit, leeks, & oranges π
spring only = asparagus & rhubarb
mix of seasons = broccoli π₯¦, apples π, avocados π₯, carrots π₯, celery, collard greens, garlic π§, herbs, kale, kiwi π₯, lemons π, lettuce π₯¬, limes, mushrooms , onions π§ , & pineapples π
Stay tuned for our next post discussing sport nutrition tips for your favorite summer fruits!
Hint: ππ§
Until Next Time,
Your RD Fuel Good Experts π