Now that its winter time, tis' the season for acorn squash, cauliflower, clementines, kiwis and all the other fresh produce that this lovely season has to offer. What'd you think I was gonna say...fruit cake, truffles, peppermint bark and cookies? You wrong.
Why do we want seasonal produce? Because they're cheaper, fresher and more nutrient dense when they're growing naturally within their appropriate time of the year.
So thanks to our BFF's over at Whole 9, here's a list to help you navigate through your next grocery stop to pick out the right types of fruits and vegetables for these winter holidays.
- Acorn Squash
- Belgian Endive
- Brussels Sprouts
- Buttercup Squash
- Butternut Squash
- Cauliflower
- Collard Greens
- Jicama
- Kale
- Sweet Potatoes
- Winter Squash
- Clementines
- Dates
- Grapefruit
- Kiwi
- Oranges
- Passion fruit
- Pears
- Pineapples
- Pomegranate
- Red Currants
- Tangerines
Get excited because this next list is good YEAR ROUND!
- Beet Greens
- Bell Peppers
- Bok Choy
- Broccolini
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Celery Root
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Mushrooms
- Onions
- Parsnips
- Shallots
- Turnips
- Apples
- Avocados
- Bananas
- Dried Fruits (Limit)
- Lemons
- Papayas
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