Ask the dietitian :? What's in Season
Masha Rabinovich Fox
By Masha Fox-Rabinovich, MA, RD, LDN, CDE, outpatient dietitian at Washington Adventist Hospital, and Shayna Frost, Sodexo dietetic intern:
What is "in season" means [?
"in-season" refers to a time of year where fruits and vegetables harvest is at its peak production over time for farmers.
what does this mean for consumers?
Fruits and vegetables sold in season are cheaper than if sold in other months of the year because they are available. A budgeting tip for consumers is to buy fruits and vegetables in season and freeze them to eat during the later months when they are not in season. in addition, in season fruits and vegetables as fresh and delicious taste during their peak periods.
What is the purpose?
The purpose of eating seasonal vegetables and fruits is to vary one's intake of fresh produce throughout the year. To receive a variety of vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, consumers are encouraged to "eat the rainbow." In other words, it is recommended to eat products of several different colors to optimize the nutritional benefits. In addition, eating a variety of fruits and vegetables can make a tasty and exciting healthy diet.
See below for a list of fruits and vegetables in season throughout the year. Be sure to visit local farmers markets for these types of fruits and vegetables to support and buy fresh produce!
In season fruits and vegetables during March, April and May
- Apricots
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Artichokes
- broccoli
- Chives
- Collard greens
- of corn
- Fennel
- green beans
- Honeydew
- Limes
- Mango
- mustard greens
- Orange
- pea
- Pineapple
- red leaf lettuce
- Rhubarb
- peas
- spinach
- Strawberry
- chard
- Vidalia onion
in season fruits and vegetables during June, July and August
- Apricots
- Asian Pears
- Beets
- Peppers
- Blackberries
- Currant black
- Blueberries
- boysenberries
- butter lettuce
- cantaloupe
- Cherries
- of corn
- Cucumbers
- edamame
- aubergine
- Elderberries
- figures
- garlic
- Grapefruit
- Grapes
- Beans
- Honeydew
- Jalapeno Peppers
- Lima Beans
- Limes
- Nectarines
- okra
- Passion Fruit
- Fisheries
- Peas
- Plums
- Radish
- Raspberry
- Shallots
- Strawberry
- sugar snap
- Summer Squash
- Tomatillo
- tomatoes
- Watermelon
- Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Zucchini
in season fruits and vegetables during September, October and November
- Acorn squash
- Asian pear
- Broccoli
- Brussels sprouts
- butter lettuce
- Butternut squash
- cauliflower
- crab apples
- Cranberries
- plum date
- garlic
- Ginger
- grapes
- Guava
- Jalapeno peppers
- kumquats
- Fungi
- passion fruit
- Pear
- pineapple
- pomegranate
- Pumpkin
- sweet potatoes
- chard
- turnips
in season fruits and vegetables during December, January and February
- Brussels sprouts
- Chestnuts
- Clementine
- Collard
- plums Date
- dates
- Grapefruit
- Kale
- kiwis
- Leeks
- mandarin oranges
- orange
- fruit passion
- Pear
- Red banana
- redcurrants
- sweet potatoes
- Tangerines
- turnips
Fruits and vegetables all year
- Amaranth
- apple
- Arrowroot season
- Apricots, dried
- Avocados
- bananas
- Peppers
- Black Eyed Peas
- Bok Choy
- Broccolini
- chou
- Carrots
- Cranberries, dried
- Celery [1945015tomates] cherry
- Coconut
- Leek
- Lemons
- lettuce
- Papayas
- parsnip
- pearl onions
- Potatoes
- rutabagas
- snow peas
- Yucca root
more by visiting www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org/whats-in-season
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