June Fruits That Are In Season

June is National Fruit & Vegetable month and its when all the delicious seasonal produce really starts rolling in.  Whether it’s your local grocery store or the Farmer’s Market the sight and smell is heavenly. Check out the list of fruits that are in season:

• Apricots
• Blueberries
• Cantaloupe
• Cherries (just starting)
• Honeydew Melons
• Kiwi
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Watermelon (just starting)

Everyone should try and eat at least 8 servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Fresh is best but frozen is good too. You can freeze, preserve or dehydrate summer fruit to enjoy them all year long.

Here are some ways to get your fruits into your diet:

• Blend them in fruit smoothies
• Sprinkle in green salads
• Make your own fresh fruit Popsicle
• Enjoy a fruit salad
• Fruit with cottage cheese for a power-packed snack.
• Make fruit salsas