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Fresh fruit and vegetables are key to a healthy diet. Regularly consuming fresh fruits and vegetables has been proven to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, and kidney stones. Aside from the great health benefits, they taste absolutely fantastic. Learn more about what is fresh and when it’s in season below.
Tomato
The best tomatoes can be found during the months of May and October and is one of the most diverse fruits. They can be eaten whole, sliced, diced, purreed and more! Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, K and potassium, so get ready to enjoy all of health benefits that come from this acidic and versatile fruit.
Strawberry
Strawberries are a sweet fruit that grow back every single year- as they are perennial plants. They contain tons of vitamin C and antioxidants to help boost your immune system and keep you looking fresh. Enjoy these in a jam, pie or with sugar and cream.
Orange
Enjoy the ripest oranges when most fruits are off season (December through March) fresh, in a marmalade or dried simply for the scent. To boost your immune system during cold and flu season, be sure to eat a lot of oranges. They are full of vitamin C and other great nutrients.
Cantaloupe
The best and sweetest cantaloupes can be found June through August. These have an incredibly long growing time, about 90 days, so it’s key to get these while they are perfectly in season. Cantaloupes are full of vitamin C, A and loaded with potassium.
Banana
As you may or may not know, humans share about 50% of DNA with bananas. Though bananas are not intelligent beings, they are full of fiber, so they will keep you full for a longer time. Bananas are unique in that they can be used as a substitute for eggs in baking.
Bell Pepper
Bell peppers come in a variety of colors and have delightfully specific flavors for each color. Bell peppers are commonly found in fajitas, stuffed or in a variety of casseroles.
Lime
A single lime has the power to change the flavor of any dish drastically. It is often used in fresh guacamole, but you can add it to nearly any dish. Though limes are 88% water, they contain a significant amount of vitamin C to help you boost your immune system.
Spinach
Did you know spinach has a season? Find the best and freshest spinach from March to June. Spinach is rich in protein, calcium, iron and more! This super food is great for adding to any dish or consuming raw.
Cabbage
Cabbage, specifically purple cabbage, contains more vitamin C than any other color of cabbage. It is also fat free and cholesterol free. Enjoy cabbage in egg rolls, in a slaw or a stir-fry.
Blueberry
Blueberries can be found all year long and are a great addition to any dish needing a burst of sweetness. Blueberries are likely the most well known superfood, are low in calorie, and contain a ton of fiber.
Warm up with a steaming bowl of homemade New England Clam Chowder.
Ingredients:
2 cans minced clams
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup celery, diced
2 cups potatoes, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
3/4 cup Food Club® butter
3/4 cup Food Club® flour
1 cup Food Club® half-and-half cream
salt and pepper
Instructions:
In a large saucepan, over medium-high heat, butter, onion, celery and carrot. Cook until vegetables have softened (5-7 minutes). Add flour and sir continuously for 3 minutes until mixture has thickened. Slowly add half-and-half, mix continuously. Add salt and pepper.
Add potatoes and clams. Bring mixture to a simmer, but do not let boil.
This easy meal is shrimply the best. Have individualized shrimp packets done and on the table in 30 minutes or less.
Ingredients:
1 lb. raw, peeled tail-on shrimp
8 mini corn on the cobs
3 lemons, segmented
4 tbs. parsley, chopped
2 cups butter
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a sheet pan with 4 individual squares of tin foil. Place even amounts of shrimp, corn parsley and butter in on each tin foil square. Wrap the foil to cover the contents fully and cook for 15-20 minutes until shrimp are done.
