So are the Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group and the Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts Group. Even in fruits, and in vegetables, there are many seasonal bargains. Citrus fruits, grown in southern parts of the country, are in peak season in the winter. These include grapefruit, navel oranges, and lemons. They are very good sources of Vitamin C. For an unusual taste treat, try our Oranges in Tangerine Juice .
Apples harvested in the autumn, are still available at a good price, as are winter pears.
Winter vegetables are as hardy as the season. Nutritious potatoes are firm and well-priced. Cabbage-family vegetables, which include all kinds of cabbage, broccoli, brussels sprouts and cauliflower, are in peak season. These are also very nutritious. When we take advantage of the fruits and vegetables that are in peak season in the winter, we can eat according to the Food Guide Pyramid, with delicious foods that are within our budget.