What’s in Season: August Edition ©

Keeping up with seasonal fruits and vegetables may seem unnecessary, but knowing what’s in season can help make it easier to create a shopping list. Knowing what’s in season can make it easier to find specific fruits and vegetables that are available in stores, and make it easier to enjoy a healthier diet on a budget. Listed below are the different fruits and vegetables that are in season for the month of August.

Fruits

Bananas- 89 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, and Potassium.
Blueberries- 57 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Fiber, and Manganese.
Cantaloupes- 34 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, and Potassium.
Grapes- 67 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Copper, Riboflavin, Thiamin, and Potassium.
Honeydew- 36 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Folate, and Potassium.
Kiwi- 61 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Copper, and Potassium.
Pears- 57 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin C, Fiber, and Potassium.
Pineapples- 50 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and Manganese.
Plums- 46 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, and Magnesium.
Strawberries- 33 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin C, Manganese, Phosphorus, and Potassium.

Vegetables

Avocados- 160 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Vitamin B6, Niacin, Potassium, and Monounsaturated.
Bell Peppers- 31 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Potassium, Phosphorus, and Manganese.
Carrots- 41 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
Celery- 14 calories for grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
Corn- 86 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Fiber, Magnesium, Niacin, Thiamin, and Potassium.
Cucumbers- 15 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Vitamin K, and Potassium.
Eggplant- 25 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin B6, Fiber, Copper, and Manganese.
Lettuce- 15 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Iron.
Onions- 40 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Folate.
Peas- 81 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Copper, Thiamin, Manganese, Niacin, Phosphorus, Zinc, and Protein.
Peppers- 40 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
Summer Squash- 17 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Thiamin, and Potassium.
Tomatoes- 18 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Potassium.