Let's remind ourselves why we should do our best to eat "in season" below:
Why do we want to eat produce that's grown in season?
1) Higher nutrient value; they fully ripen
2) Lower impact on the environment; reduce food miles
Bonus:
3) Costs less!
Now, I should ask you --- how are you doing on your goal of eating at least 5 different fruits and 5 different vegetables a day? Understand the importance of eating the [real] rainbow. Each color and type make up an array of vitamins and minerals that your body knows exactly what to do with them! When we eat the colors of the rainbow every day, the real foods work together (synergistic) and do amazing things in our body and for our wellness.
If you're new to eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, you may want to incorporate a new fruit and a new vegetable each week until a month has passed and you're eating 3-4 extra ones a day. Keep adding new (and / or different) fruits and vegetables moving forward and before you know it, you'll be eating upwards of ten a day.
Let's get started for an awesome collection of real food recipes. I bet you'll find some of your favorites - don't forget to pin the collection - thanks!!
Veggies!
Artichokes:
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| Pan Seared Artichokes by Delicious Obsessions |
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| Lemon Artichoke Mayo by Delicious Obsessions |
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| Garlic Steamed Artichokes by Delicious Obsessions |
Asparagus:
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| Asparagus, Avocado, and Onion Quinoa by A Harmony Healing |
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| 2 Energy Salads (featuring Asparagus) by A Harmony Healing |
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| Roasted Asparagus (and tips for growing) by Learning and Yearning |
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| Grilled Asparagus (with garlic lemon sauce) by Montana Homesteading |
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| Pan Seared Garlic Asparagus by Delicious Obsessions |
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| Cream of Asparagus (and Celery) soup by Delicious Obsessions |
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| Roasted Asparagus (with Chicken) by Farm Fresh Feasts |
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| Asparagus Pizza (with Leeks) by Farm Fresh Feasts |
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| Asparagus Quesadillas by One Beet Wellness |
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| Asparagus Salad with Honey Chipotle Vinaigrette by The Organic Kitchen |
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| Penne Pasta with Asparagus by The Organic Kitchen |
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| Corn off the Cob Asparagus Salad by The Organic Kitchen |
Broccoli:
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| Garlic Shiitake Beef and Broccoli by The Humbled Homemaker |
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| Broccoli Cheese Quiche (gluten and grain free) by Delicious Obsessions |
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| Spicy Roasted Broccoli by This is So Good Home |
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| Broccoli Pesto Potato Salad by A Happy Health Nut |
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| Garlic Broccolini by A Happy Health Nut |
Broccoli Topped Mini-Pizzas by me
Roasted Broccoli with Meyer Lemon by Recipes to Nourish
Fava Beans
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| Fava Beans Recipe by Paleo Diet Basics |
Preparing Fava Beans by me
Fennel
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| Apple Pie with Fennel (and Ginger) by Delicious Obsessions |
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| Spring Fennel (and Asparagus) Salad by Recipes to Nourish |
Radicchio
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| Grilled Radicchio (3 ways) by Studio Botanica |
Swiss Chard
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| Sauteed Swiss Chard with Onions and Garlic by Delicious Obsessions |
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| Eat Your Greens by Eat Play Love More |
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| Charming Chard (with chickpeas) by The Blog Bloom |
Fruits!
Apricots:
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| Apricot Shortbread by Almost Bananas |
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| Apricot Juice Syrup by Almost Bananas |
Cherries:
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| Cherry Mango Kefir Smoothie by The Humbled Homemaker |
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| Cherry Mint Lemonade via Recipes to Nourish |
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| Cherry Ice Cream Bon Bons (dairy free option) by Recipes to Nourish |
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| Cherry Strawberry Chia Jam by Natural Fit Foodie |
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| Cherry Mint Spritzer by Almost Bananas |
Honeydew:
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| Honeydew and Lime Aqua Fresca via Recipes to Nourish |
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| Honeyed Dew by Homemade Dutch Apple Pie |
Lime:
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| Key Lime Coconut Cake by The Humbled Homemaker and Intoxicated on Life |
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| Refreshing Limeade (five ways) by The Organic Kitchen |
Mango:
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| Mango Chutney with Macadamia Nut by The Organic Kitchen |
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| Mango Guacamole by Girl Meets Nourishment |
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| Mango Salsa on Salmon by The Organic Kitchen |
Pineapple:
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| Oaty Pineapple Cookies by Rules of Dieting |
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| Pineapple Aqua Fresca by Recipes to Nourish |
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| Spring in a Cup by Raia's Recipes |
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| Pineapple (with lime) popsicles by This is So Good Home |
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| Pineapple Green Smoothie by A Harmony Healing |
Pineapple Salsa by me
Strawberries:
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| Strawberry Goji Jam by Rules of Dieting |
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| Strawberry Banana Muffins (gluten, dairy, grain, and nut free) by Delicious Obsessions |
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| Strawberry Coffee Cake by Delicious Obsessions |
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| Strawberry Milk (dairy free) by Delicious Obsessions and Raia's Recipes |
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| Strawberry Milk (with raw milk) by Richly Rooted and Finding the Source |
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| Strawberry Rosehips Jam by Delicious Obsessions and Divine Health from the Inside Out |
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| Strawberries and Cream Tart (gluten and diary free) by Delicious Obsessions and The Primitive Homemaker |
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| Strawberry Clouds Dessert by Delicious Obsessions |
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| Strawberry Shortcake with Cream Cheese Filling by Richly Rooted |
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| Fresh Strawberry Pie by The Humbled Homemaker |
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| Strawberry Banana Gummy Candy by Common Sense Home |
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| Strawberry Lemon Ice Cream (dairy free) by Recipes to Nourish |
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These all looks wonderful. We try our best to eat "in season" fruits/veggies. Not only is its nutritional value better, the cost to buy "in season" is cheaper too.
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing collection of healty recipes! Pinned so I can refer back and make a few! :)
ReplyDeleteI try to keep a large assortment of various fruits and veggies in the house at all times. I love the summer because I can grow all my own veggies! I'm in MA, so the climate only gives us a small window for this. I love the collection of asparagus recipes. We eat a lot of asparagus, but honestly, with all the recipes I've tried, I still prefer simple - salt, pepper and a bit of olive oil and quickly roasted.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you on the lower food miles. Our country doesn't grow its own food, unfortunately. I think it could but most of the land is used up for development, and we're pretty small (you can drive from one end to the other in less than an hour!)
ReplyDeleteWow, what fantastic array of healthful hints, recipes and doable, sustainable tips. Keep up this great work of spreading the word of fresh and local ingredients.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy about cherries! So excited for some sweet ones this season. :)
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