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Find out what’s in season and bursting with flavor at MarketPlace Foods! Check back here each month where we’ll share produce that is in peak season, along with quick storage tips, nutrition benefits, and recipes that let your produce take center stage. Check out our weekly ad for the best deals!

Fresh and in season for June

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Dietitian Tips about this Month's Picks

Strawberries

Strawberries are high in Vitamin C which acts like an antioxidant in the body to protect cells from damage.

Storage tip:

Wait to wash until just before eating.

Blueberries

Blueberries are a source of four essential nutrients – fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K and manganese.

Storage tip:

Store in the fridge and wait to rinse until just before eating.

Watermelon

Watermelons are rich in the antioxidants vitamin C and A.

Picking tip:

To select a ripe watermelon, lift it up, the watermelon should be very heavy for its size. The underside of the watermelon should also have a creamy yellow spot from where it sat on the ground and ripened in the sun.

Storage tip:

Store whole watermelons at room temperature. Refrigerate after cutting.

Cantaloupe

Cantaloupe are rich in the antioxidants vitamin C and A.

Picking tip:

Choose cantaloupe that are fragrant, heavy for size and with a yellow or cream undertone.

Peaches

Peaches contain carotene and lycopene, antioxidants that may improve skin health and strengthen eyesight.

Picking tip:

Choose peaches that are firm, have fuzzy skins and that yield to gentle pressure when pressed.

Nectarines

Nectarines are a good source of vitamin C.

Picking tip:

Choose firm nectarines with smooth skin.

Plums

Plums contain fiber which supports digestive health.

Picking tip:

Choose plums that are plump and have smooth skin.

Mangos

Mangos are an excellent source of folate which is important for DNA production and normal cell function.

Picking tip:

The feel of a mango is the best indictor of ripeness. A ripe mango should give slightly when pressed.

Kiwi

Kiwis are a good source of potassium which is involved in almost all bodily functions including heart and kidney function and muscle contraction.

Storage tip:

Store in a plastic bag in the fridge.

Picking tip:

Should be soft but not mushy when pressed.

Onions

Onions are a good source of fiber and high in Vitamin C.

Storage tip:

Store whole onions in a cool, dark place. Once cut, store onions in the fridge.

Zucchini

Zucchinis are high in vitamin C which is needed for collagen production.

Storage tip:

Store in a plastic bag in the fridge.

Asparagus

Asparagus contains Vitamin K which supports healthy blood clotting.

Storage tip:

Wrap the ends of asparagus in wet paper towels and store in the fridge.

Why Seasonality Shines

Best Flavor:

Fruits and veggies picked at their peak are naturally sweeter, juicier, and more flavorful.

More Nutrition:

Fresh, in-season produce is often richer in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. (With the exception of canned and frozen which are picked at peak ripeness)