Harvest of the Month

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Harvest of the Month 

August – Corn
Good source of  fiber
Carbohydrate source for energy
Antioxidants
Contains vitamins and minerals
½ cup or 1 ear = 80 calories  
September – Watermelon
High in vitamin A and vitamin C
Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory support
1 cup cubed = 46 calories

October – Apples
High in fiber
Vitamin C
Abundant amount of antioxidants
1 medium = 95 calories 

November – Squash and Pumpkin
High in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B2, B3 & B6
Many minerals 
High in fiber
Multiple antioxidant properties 
1 cup = 76 calories 

December – Pears
Contains fiber
Vitamin C, Vitamin K, and copper
Antioxidants
Anti-inflammatory support
1 medium  = 100 calories

January – Whole Grains and Dairy
Whole grains are high in fiber
Whole grains contain many vitamins and minerals
Whole wheat contains anti-inflammatory properties 
Serving size varies
Milk contains many vitamins and minerals
Serving size and fat content determines calories 
Antioxidants

February – Cucumbers
Many vitamins and minerals
Nutrient rich with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory
1 cup = 16 calories 

March – Cauliflower and Broccoli
Packed full of vitamins & minerals 
Contains fiber 
Antioxidants
Cauliflower  1 cup = 29 calories 
Broccoli  1 cup = 55 calories 

April – Beets
Contains fiber and iron
Many vitamins and minerals
Antioxidants & anti-inflammatory
1 cup = 75 calories 


May – Spinach
Contains fiber and iron
Many vitamins and minerals
Anti-inflammatory
1 cup = 41 calories 




                            Make Half Your Plate Fruit and Vegetables
       Eat the Rainbow
       Fresh or frozen are better
       Vary your veggies 

                    
       Fresh is Best!






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