How can I eat enough fruit in the winter months?! 🥶 🍊 🫐 🍓 🍏

Many of my clients as a dietitian come to me wanting to increase their fruit intake!

Which is great because fruit is:

– a good source of fiber, which is good for your digestion;

-it is very hydrating, which is helpful in the winter months,

– and it is a good source of carbohydrates, which are needed for my runner and athlete clients in higher amounts!

Unfortunately, it can be tough to find fruit in season in the winter here in the United States besides citrus fruits (i.e. clementines, lemons, limes, pomelos, oranges, and grapefruit).

What are other options to help you eat enough fruit in the winter?

1. Frozen fruit. One of my favorite options because they are so versatile and cost effective! You can add frozen fruits to oatmeal, blend them in a smoothie or protein shake, bake with them (i.e muffins or cookies), or eat frozen fruits on their own.
2. Applesauce pouches or jarred applesauce. Applesauce is especially awesome pre-run for quickly digestive carbohydrates or as part of an afternoon snack.
3. Dried fruit. Great pre-run (especially dates or raisins), mixed into a trail mix, or added to oatmeal.
4. Canned fruit. I love mandarin oranges in salad, canned pineapple on vegan pizza (I am a pineapple on pizza lover and I know this is controversial), and canned fruit on it’s own as a snack.

What are your favorite ways and types of fruit to eat in the winter months?!👇🏻