The Ultimate Guide to Which Fruits are in Season and the Best Time to Eat Them…to Maximize Health Benefits

Have you ever noticed that certain fruits are only in season at specific times during the year? I love the winter and summer months, so my house is loaded with winter and summer fruits to please my appetite.

I personally enjoy eating fruit when they are in season, this will guarantee the freshness and quality on the fruit. However, there are different kinds of fruit that I do enjoy year round because they are just that tasty, like watermelon, grapes, peaches and pears.

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Here are the top fruits to eat seasonally and year round:

Winter Fruit of the Year

The orange is the most popular winter fruit. Normally, I do not purchase oranges year round, I prefer to enjoy them in the winter because during the winter months oranges typically taste better. Look for oranges that are heavy for their size, this means that they are juicier and taste amazing.

Sure, you could get oranges year round, but they are best in the winter months. Not to mention that they come from within America. Importing oranges may not be the best idea because they could be grown without the same rules and regulations that U.S. farms must follow.

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Spring Fruit of the Year

Strawberries are the most popular spring fruit. Grow your own organic strawberries, it may not be a quick process but they are better for your health. You can tell when a strawberry, or any other fruit, has been genetically modified because more often than not they are above average in size.

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Summer Fruit of the Year

Grapes are the best to enjoy during the hotter months of the year. They are also very rich in antioxidants, inspecific it’s the seeds that are very good for you, so eat the whole thing! No matter the type of grape, you should be buying these during the summer months to guarantee you get the best batches.

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Fall Fruit of the Year

Go out and grab yourself a delicious pineapple, or two. But make sure you eat them fast! Pineapples don’t last as long as you think, they last a day or two at room temperature, and roughly a week if stored in the fridge.

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Year Round Fruit of the Year

Bananas are my favorite fruit. They taste amazing and are a great source of energy and potassium. They are good to eat year round, and I’m sure you’ve heard that you’re only suppose to have one a day.

Buy organic bananas, they are the best tasting and best for you. Use them as a healthy snack to substitute any unhealthy foods you’ve been craving. Their great taste and versatility makes them a must in every home.

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Use these healthy eating tips and run with them! This list will help you next time you take a trip to the grocery store. Don’t forget to support local organic farmers who do their best to provide quality fruit. So go out and buy organic!

*Article originally appeared at Healthy Holistic Living. Reposted with permission.