South America Calendar of fruits and vegetables

Five daily servings of fruit or vegetables are the basis of a balanced and healthy diet. It is preferable to choose seasonal fruits or vegetables.

Fruits and vegetables are a basic pillar in our diet. A complete, balanced and healthy diet includes 5 servings of fruit or vegetables every day, and it is best to consume preferably fruits or vegetables in season. Thanks to the Calendar of fruits and vegetables now you have easier to know what is the best season to consume a fruit or a specific vegetable.

The data used for its elaboration reflects the availability of products from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay

Summer

Fruits: Pineapple, Plums, Cherries, Damascus (apricot), Peaches, Strawberries, Figs, Mammoth (papaya), Melons, Pears, Watermelons, Grapes.

Vegetables and Vegetables: Chard, Basil, Eggplant, Onion, Chauchas, Choclo, Asparagus, Cucumber, Beans, Morrón (chili peppers), Rabanito (radish), Tomato (Tomato), Zapallito (zucchini).

Autumn / Winter

Fruits: Bananas (banana), Bergamots, Persimmons (palo santo), Lemons, Tangerine, Apple, Quince, Orange, Avocado, Grapefruit.

Vegetables and Vegetables: Olives (olive), Chard, Celery, Sweet potato, Watercress, Broccoli, Thistle, Green onion (chives), Cauliflower, Chaucha (Jewish), Escarole (lettuce - alface), Fennel, Nabiza, Turnip (cayocho), Leek , Radish, Radiccio, Radiccheta (chicory), Beet (betarraga - beterrave), Cabbage (cabbage), Brussels sprouts, Salsify, Carrot, Pumpkin (pumpkin).

Spring / Summer

Fruits: Pineapple, Bananas, Strawberries, Lemons, Apples, Oranges, Avocados.

Vegetables and Vegetables: Chard, Celery, Alcaucil, Peas, Beans, Lettuce, Nabiza, Turnip, Parsley, Leek, Radicha, Beet, Zapallito (zucchini).