Fruit can be added to side dishes to add flavor and can be served as dessert. According to the Food Guide Pyramid, you should have 2 to 4 servings of fruits daily. Stick to buying fruits that are in season, since they are cheaper and they taste better. Fruits that are in season during the winter include apples, bananas, pears, grapefruit, and oranges. Here are some tips for eating fruit this winter.
Apples are a good source of fiber, especially soluble fiber.
Soluble fiber helps to lower blood cholesterol. Some ways to include apples in your diet are to add shredded apples to muffin or cake batter, use chopped apples in rice pilaf with raisins or in apple crisp, and bake cored apples filled with raisins and dried fruit. Vitamin C aids in healing and keeps your bones, teeth, and skin healthy. Try slicing a ripe grapefruit in half and eating the inside with a spoon. You can also cut a grapefruit or an orange into wedges for an afternoon treat.