Buying
fruit which is in season is better for you, your wallet and the
environment. Out of season produce is often less nutritious, more
expensive, doesn't taste as good and is usually shipped in from
overseas rather than grown locally.
But
do you know which fruits are in season right now? A lot of people
don't because supermarkets nowadays tend to stock most things all
year round. So here's a little list to help you out. These ten fruits
are all in season throughout July and August so you can eat as many
of them as you like for the next two months!
1. Strawberries - A rich source of vitamin C
2.
Watermelon - Great for hydration3. Cantaloupe - An excellent source of vitamin A
4. Blueberries - Full of antioxidants
5. Peaches - Source of selenium
6. Apricots - Very high in fibre
7. Kiwis - Also rich in Vitamin C
8. Raspberries - Extremely high in manganese
9. Plums - Contain vitamin K
10. Cherries - Help reduce inflammation
There
are so many ways to enjoy these delicious fruits. As well as just eating them whole,
you can use them to make juices, smoothies, ice lollies, fruit salads,
crumbles...the list is endless. As most fruits are freezable it's
worth stocking up on your summer faves while they're in season and
freezing them for winter time, when they're not so readily available
and more expensive.
A strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, watermelon and peach
fruit salad topped with Greek yoghurt and toasted sliced almonds
What's
your favourite summer fruit? Leave a comment and let me know!
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