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Fruit & Vegetable of the Month

Fruit - Raspberries
  • Valuable source of vitamin C

  • Also a source of potassium, niacin, riboflavin, and dietary fiber

  • Should be dry, firm, and well shaped

  • Should be eaten the day of purchase, but if necessary they can be stored for up to two days

  • Avoid containers of berries with juice stains

  • The most fragile of the berry family

  • Require delicate handling during preparation

  • Rinse, dry and pat berries before eating or preparing for a dish

  • Raspberries freeze very well

Source: fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov, adapted

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Papaya
Cherries
Avocado
Mango
Banana
Grapefruit
Pomegranate
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Vegetable - Zucchini
  • The skin and rind are rich in the nutrient beta-carotene

  • To gain the full nutritional benefits of this vegetable, the skins or rinds must be eaten

  • Should be firm and glossy with healthy looking skin

  • Avoid soft or limp zucchini

  • Place in plastic bags and store in the refrigerator

  • Taste best when eaten immediately after picked

  • Available year round, unlike other varieties of squash

  • Different varieties of squash can be used interchangeable in most recipes

Source: fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov, adapted

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Lettuce
Onions
Peas
Artichokes
Potatoes
Leeks
Radishes
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