During the winter, most people tend to consume fruits less frequently because they are not deemed as seasonal.
However, no matter the time of year, consumption of fruits is necessary in order to maintain your daily vitamin intake and the nutritional value your body is receiving.
Below are some fruits that naturally grow during the winter, so enjoy your journey of consuming a myriad of fresh fruits this winter.
1. Grapefruit
This juicy fruit does require some protection from frigid climates, but overall, it fulfills its role as a dependable fruit that can be found during colder months. It is high in vitamin C and can help the immune system battle through the winter.
Personally, I like to sprinkle a little bit of honey onto the inside of my grapefruit in order to enhance its taste and benefits.
2. Kiwi Fruit
Also another fruit to be filled with vitamin C and antioxidants, kiwi not only can strengthen the immune system, but it also improves the digestive system and nourishes the skin. As a matter of fact, kiwis are one of the highest sources for vitamin C.
They can be added to any salad of your liking in order to add flavor and a bit of a crunch.
3. Pomegranate
You might not believe it, but guess what vitamin this delicious fruit is chock full of? You guessed it. You can’t go wrong with having an abundant supply of vitamin C to keep your immune system and skin happy.
There is also vitamin E present in order to combat heart disease and to lower the risk of cancer. Notably, this fruit is a great source of iron.
Personally, I remember munching down on many pomegranates after my doctor told me I had an iron deficiency. After consuming this fruit, my iron levels stabilized and I saw a visible improvement in my nails and hair.
4. Papaya
Once considered an exotic fruit, papayas can now be found in supermarkets year round. It’s not only rich in vitamin C but vitamin B as well, thus keeping cells and the gut lining healthy.
With all of its antioxidants and minerals, you can’t go wrong with consuming a papaya during the winter, or any other time of the year for that matter.
5. Pear
Pears are filled with fiber, something that many Americans do not have a sufficient amount of. It helps with detoxing the body and fights diabetes, and plenty are available during the cold winter months.
I personally love how juicy they are, and they never fail to please my taste buds when taken alone.
6. Apple
Thanks to warm weather producers, apples can often be found flooding the markets during the winter. This may be one of the more popular fruits that is consumed all year long due to how well known it is, for it has some great benefits such as lowering levels of bad cholesterol and improving neurological health.
It is filled with vitamin C and minerals such as calcium and potassium, and research has found, in case you were concerned, that there are low levels of pesticide present in the skin. As a matter of fact, most of the fiber and antioxidants are in the peel.
I personally like to go for the Gala apples due to their sweeter nature, as it makes eating apples an easier and more enjoyable task.
7. Persimmon
Rich in vitamins A and B while also being filled with fiber, persimmons are known for their sweet and honey-like flavor.
They are typically in season from September to December and are native to North America. Some people prefer to simply scoop out the insides, but the skins are edible as well. I like to add these to my salads because of their sweet nature.
8. Tangerine
Basically the smaller, and in my opinion, a sweeter version of an orange, tangerines are another fruit that are available in warmer climates during the winter months. Tangerines can balance blood sugar levels and is filled with vitamin A and vitamin C.
Although the conventional orange contains more fiber than the tangerine, I overall like to stick with buying tangerines because of how easy they are to peel.
Usually after dinner, I will pop a tangerine to leave a lingering sweet taste in my mouth while feeling good about myself.
9. Kumquat
Another fruit that resembles an orange, kumquats are filled with vitamin C and are also filled with calcium, keeping your bones strong during the cold winter months.
You are supposed to eat the entire kumquat including the peel, which is especially packed with nutritional value and is the sweetest part of the fruit.
This little citrus fruit can provide small doses of several B vitamins, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and zinc. Kumquats are also hydrating, a bonus for the dry winter.
10. Date
Dates are extremely nutritious, and their calorie intake is higher than most other fruits. They’re a good source of fiber and contain numerous disease-fighting antioxidants.
They are very sweet in nature and provide a great means for a natural sweetener. I personally love to start my day by taking 2 dates, as they give me so much energy and boost my day.
Do you use any of these fruits in a recipe? If so, let me know! day.
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