Fruit That Tastes Great During Winter

 

The veggies who can stand up to Jack Frost got the spotlight then. Now it’s fruit’s turn.

CITRUS

Citrus screams sunshiny days. But, surprise surprise, the citrus season actually peaks during cooler months. Which makes sense. We could all use a bunch of extra vitamin C this time of year. Since the produce aisle will be filled with the stuff, take this opportunity to try something beyond your regular navel oranges. We’re thinking blood oranges, kumquats or Satsuma oranges.

KIWI

If you’re looking for something stuffed with fiber and antioxidants, kiwi’s your fruit. This fuzzy little guy is also packed with a remarkable amount of vitamin C, which helps your body stand up to free radicals. Kinda makes you question why kiwi is so underrated. Maybe it’s the peeling involved. Well, well, well, what do we have here? A nifty trick for peeling a kiwi that will blow your mind. Honest.

RED GRAPES

Grapes might be high in sugar compared to other fruits, but they’re loaded with health benefits you may not be aware of. They’re full of a little thing called resveratrol. It’s naturally found on the skin of fruits and vegetables with reddish pigment and emerging research that suggests it may help fight aging and play a role in controlling inflammation, blood pressure and cholesterol, among other things. Throw a handful in the freezer for a twist on any snacking routine.

PEARS

We don’t really hear much about pears, do we? Did you know that they’re hypo-allergenic? Who knew that was even possible for a fruit?

POMEGRANATES

The star of our 100% Pomegranate Juice, this is a fruit near and dear to our hearts.

BANANAS

Here’s another fruit that conjures up the tropics. But, lo and behold, they’re in season during winter. Chock-full of fiber, vitamin C and potassium, they’re relied on as a great energy source. Go beyond the average peel-it-then-eat-it routine with some warm banana bread.

PASSIONFRUIT

The exotic passion fruit comes with some things you may have heard of – vitamins A, C and a bunch of potassium love hanging out inside passion fruit. Most passion fruit recipes use the fruit in rich desserts or sugary glazes, but here’s how you can use them in smoothies.
Remember, just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t channel your inner beach bum with some bright, fresh fruit. Just remember to bundle up if you head outdoors.