What's in Season in May Fruits

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Apricots: Apricots are a well-loved summer staple - and for good reason. Not only do they have a delicious, sweet flavor but they also boast notable health benefits. Apricots contain a good amount of Vitamin A and have been shown to help strengthen your immune system and aid in digestion. Try eating apricots by themselves, add them to your yogurt, or incorporate them into a delicious summer salad.  → all about apricots.

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Avocado: Avocados are well known to be a true superfood. Not only are they incredibly nutritious and low in sugar, but they have a high content of potassium, healthy fats, and dietary fiber. On top of that, avocados are just downright delicious! Use them for an ever trendy avocado toast, add them to salads, or eat them on their own as a nutritious snack. → all about avocados.

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Bananas: The cheerful yellow fruit tastes sweet and offers valuable properties. Bananas are a great fruit filled with magnesium, potassium, and phosphorus. They are great as an aid for cramping muscles. Bananas can be eaten alone, frozen in smoothies, and are the perfect combination with peanut butter or chocolate. → all about bananas.

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Blueberries: Blueberries' tart yet sweet flavor and heart-healthy nutrients make it an essential ingredient for any diet. Blueberries are heart-healthy, help detoxify your body, and reduce the amount of fat in your blood. They're perfect to top off a breakfast smoothie bowl, yogurt, or even a delicious salad for lunch!  → all about blueberries.

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Coconuts: Past the hard shell of a coconut lies the white “meat” of the fruit which can be eaten or used for water, milk, or oil. High in manganese and antioxidants that can help to protect cells from oxidative damage, coconut water is a great drink to replenish athletes or as a fun addition to your morning coffee with its naturally sweet flavor. → all about coconuts.

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Grapefruit: This citrus fruit might be best known as a diet food, however, its delicious tangy flavor adds depth to recipes, and it's packed with nutrients to boot. Grapefruits help your body burn fat and help strengthen your immune system. Grapefruit is a great addition to a tangy vinaigrette or a salad. → all about grapefruit.

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Guava: A common tropical fruit, Guava is native to Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, and northern South America. The fruit itself, as well as its seeds, are edible. It contains high antioxidant properties, high vitamin C, and is rich in Magnesium. Guava is known as a superfruit that can be juiced or eaten on its own. → all about guava.

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Limes: Limes are a great addition to any dish, and essentially act as the lemon's little sister, with a tart and sour taste. Limes help promote healthy skin, strengthen our immune system, and have anti-bacterial effects.  They are great on top of fish, in smoothies, and go with almost any Mexican dish.  → all about limes.

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Passion Fruit: This tropical delicacy might not look like much from the outside, however, its delicious inner seeds not only taste delicious but are packed with essential nutrients that support whole-body health. Passion fruit is delicious to eat on its own but also makes for a great dessert base as well as jam and ice cream.  → all about passion fruit.

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Peaches: Peaches are one of the most beloved of the summertime stone fruits and pack a nutritional punch as well. They support healthy vision, are heart-healthy, and strengthen your immune system. Ripe peaches are wonderfully juicy and sweet. Try adding them to a fresh summer salad, blend them into a smoothie or even grill them at your next BBQ. → all about peaches.

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Plums: Plums are a truly delicious superfood that can help protect against high blood pressure and can help with stomach problems. Besides provitamin A, B vitamins, and vitamins C, E, and K, plums also contain zinc, copper, calcium, and boron. They are great on their own, baked into a cake, or used as a topping for your breakfast yogurt. → all about plums.

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Red Currants: This small red berry has a relatively sour flavor, but packs a nutritional punch. Red Currants are great for skin and eye health, help protect your cells, and help strengthen bones and teeth. They also give a big dose of Vitamin C. They are great in your baked goods but if you have a sensitive stomach the currant’s skin might be harsh. → all about red currants.

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Strawberries: The strawberry bears the title "Queen of Fruit" for good reason: everyone loves it, it tastes delicious and it's also incredibly healthy. They are heart-healthy, help protect your cells, and are high in folic acid. Strawberries are great as snacks, additions to salads, or used to bake with.  → all about strawberries.

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Tomatoes: In most of the country, summertime means tomato season with an abundance of plump, and juicy tomatoes. They are high in vitamins and minerals, help support your vision, and can help prevent strokes. Tomatoes are best when chopped because they are easier for the body to break down. → all about tomatoes.

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Watermelon: Watermelon is a perfect ingredient for anyone looking to lose weight or stay slim. Its high water content-- around 95 percent--makes watermelon a super healthy and low-calorie treat. Watermelons are also high in potassium and are good for your eyes, and of course, they are absolutely delicious! → all about watermelon.

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