Welcome, we hope that the New Year is off to a good start for you. Did you set nutritional goals for the New Year? We have some suggestions for keeping your choices budget friendly while getting some of the freshness from seasonal produce. Some of our off season produce purchases this month were slightly disappointing and made us miss their peak freshness. Needless to say it is great to look forward to the seasonal freshness of spring and summer. In the meantime, enjoy cooking experiments with the delights of the winter season!
Fruits in Season
Apples- 52 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Riboflavin (Vitamin B1), Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and Potassium.
Bananas- 89 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5), Vitamin B6, Magnesium, Manganese, and Potassium.
Coconuts- 100 calories for 25 grams. Good source of Fiber, Manganese, and Selenium.
Grapefruits- 42 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Potassium, and Magnesium.
Oranges- 47 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin C.
Pears- 57 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin C, Fiber, and Potassium.
Persimmons- 127 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Fiber, and Manganese.
Vegetables in Season
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.
Broccoli- 34 calories for 100 grams. Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Protein, Fiber.
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.
Lettuce- 15 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, and Iron.
Mushrooms- 22 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Potassium, Iron, Selenium and Vitamin C.
Onions- 40 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Folate.
Peppers- 40 calories for 100 grams. Good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium, Manganese, and Phosphorus.
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