March 30, 2022
It's Spring! Eating Seasonal Food to Boost Nutrition in Pregnancy & Postpartum
By: Cara Terreri | 0 Comments
Fruits and vegetables are usually cheaper, fresher, and taste better when they're in season. When food is less expensive and taste better, you're more likely to buy it, thereby upping your overall nutrition. Plus, when you buy what's in season in your area, your helping support local growers. Joining a local crop share or local grocery delivery service, or visiting your area's weekly farmers' market makes it easy to get local food that's in season. Plan your spring meals around fruits and vegetables in season with the following lists and recipes.
Fruit & Vegetables in Season this Spring in the United States
South
| Fruits |
Vegetables |
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Blueberries
Grapefruit
Mangoes (Florida)
Oranges
Peaches
|
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Cauliflower
Collards
Corn
Cucumber
Eggplant
Green beans
Lettuce
Okra
Peppers
Plums
Pumpkins
Salad greens
Spinach
Squash
Sweet potatoes
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Try this in season recipe: Orange, Walnut, Gorgonzola and Mixed Greens Salad with Fresh Citrus Vinaigrette (AllRecipes)
Northeast
| Fruits |
Vegetables |
|
Cherries
|
Arugula
Asparagus
Beets
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Chard
Garlic
Kale
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Parsnips
Peas
Radishes
|
Try this in season recipe: Garlicky Mushroom & Kale with Linguine (Simple Veganista)
Midwest
| Fruits |
Vegetables |
|
|
Arugula
Asparagus
Beets
Carrots
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Parsnips
Peppers
Radishes
Rhubarb
Salad greens
Spinach
|
Try this in season recipe: Perfect Roasted Beets (Cookie + Kate)
Southwest
| Fruits |
Vegetables |
|
Avocados
Fig
Grapefruit
Lemons
Nectarines
Oranges
Peaches
Strawberries
|
Arugula
Asparagus
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chard
Collards
Cucumber
Eggplant
Garlic
Green beans
Kale
Leeks
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Onions
Peas
Potatoes
Radishes
Spinach
Squash
Tomatoes
Turnips
Zucchini
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Try this in season recipe: Stuffed Zucchini Boats (Love & Lemons)
Northwest
| Fruits |
Vegetables |
|
Strawberries
|
Arugula
Asparagus
Cabbage
Carrots
Chard
Collards
Fennel
Kale
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Potatoes
Radishes
Rhubarb
Salad greens
Spinach
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Try this in season recipe: Strawberry Slaw (Edible Queens)
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NutritionNational Nutrition MonthNutrition During PregnancyNutrition During PostpartumSpringRecipes