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Seasonal Summer Fruit


Summer is an abundant season, the time of year when all our favorite fresh fruits make their appearance at local farm markets and produce stands. Strawberries dripping with juice as they're picked from pick-your-own farms, peaches that take on a golden summer hue, and watermelons crisp and sweet...ready to cool the soul on the hottest of days.

Below are the fruits in season during the summer, along with their health benefits and our favorite recipe for each. It's the perfect time of year to eat healthy, fresh foods after months of limited choices. Place your mouse over each picture to get information and the recipe for each fruit.

Seasonal Summer Fruit

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APRICOTS

Apricots are an excellent source of vitamin A for healthy skin, eyes and resistance to disease.

Sweet Apricot Crisp

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BLACKBERRIES

Blackberries have very high levels of antioxidants, which prevent or reduce the risk of certain cancers.

Blackberry Bars

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BLUEBERRIES

Blueberries are a true superfood, with their cancer fighting compounds, eye health benefits and whole body protection.

Blueberry Monkey Bread

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CANTELOUPE

High in vitamin A and beta-carotene, canteloupe is great for your vision and helps maintain strong healthy lungs.

Fresh Cantaloupe Fruit Ice

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CHERRIES

Cherries contain anthocyanins; natural pain relievers and anti-inflammatories that may reduce the risk of many types of cancer.

Juicy Cherry Pie

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MELONS

Melons are good sources of beta-carotene and vitamin C. Studies show they may lower cancer and heart disease risk.

Chilled Melon Soup

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NECTARINES

Nectarines are good for your skin, by providing antioxidants to help protect you from damaging UV rays.

Old-Time Nectarine Betty

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PEACHES

Peaches contain phytochemicals that are beneficial in the prevention of heart disease and cancer.

Summertime Peach Brulee

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PLUMS

Plums are a good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, pigments that help lower your risk of age-related vision loss.

Oma's Plum Kuchen

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RASPBERRIES

Raspberries anthocyanins have the ability to prevent overgrowth of certain bacteria and fungi, like yeast, in the body.

Raspberry Orange Muffins

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STRAWBERRIES

Strawberries antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients can help prevent cardiovascular diseases and help prevent certain cancers.

Strawberry Shortcake with Fresh Whipped Cream

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WATERMELON

The lycopene in watermelon may help alleviate the inflammation found in conditions like asthma, diabetes, and arthritis.

Watermelon Berry Slush

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