Seasonal Eating: 15 Fruits & Vegetables To Eat In Jan/Feb

While many varieties of fruits and vegetables can be found in supermarkets year round, loading up on produce when it is in season is always a smart choice! It's often fresher, better tasting, higher in nutrients, and cheaper. Here are 15 delicious fruits and vegetables to eat in January and February! Also, don't forget to follow Eat Groovy on Twitter (@EatGroovy) and Pinterest (http://www.pinterest.com/eatgroovy/) for lots of great healthy eating tips!

1) Kale

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2) Brussels Sprouts

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3) Cauliflower

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4) Grapefruit

5) Turnips

6) Oranges

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7) Tangerines

8) Cabbage

9) Clementines

10) Parsnips

11) Broccoli

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12) Beets

13) Pears

14) Leeks

15) Lemons

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5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Cabbage!

 

1. Cabbage has been cultivated for over 4000 years! It has been used for nourishment throughout history, by everyone from sailors, to warriors, to the builders of the Great Wall of China!

2. Cabbage has been linked to fertility. According to 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life by David Grotto, "...in some cultures, a bowl of cabbage soup is given to newlyweds the morning after their wedding as part of a fertility ritual. Perhaps that's where the concept for "cabbage patch kids" came from!"

3. Cabbage is a top cancer fighting food! Numerous studies have linked cabbage to cancer prevention. In his book, The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth, Dr. Jonny Bowden calls the cabbage family "probably the most important vegetable in the world from the point of nutritional benefits and cancer fighting ability."

4. Although cabbage is a very healthy choice for most people, people with hypothyroidism should consume it in moderation. This is because cabbage contains some natural substances that can interfere with the function of the thyroid gland.

5. Cabbage juice is sold in many health stores as a popular home remedy for ulcers.