Eating seasonal fruit and vegetables brings us a lot of benefits, as eating fresh and seasonal food means it has a superior taste and quality. In addition, eating seasonally has a positive impact on both health and the environment.
Seasonal fruits in October
In this month of October we are in the middle of autumn, a time when nature offers us a great variety of fruits that are at their optimum point of ripeness. We’ll tell you about our favourites!
Custard apple
Custard apple is a tropical fruit that is consumed at its optimum ripening point from October onwards, thus achieving a sweet aroma and a smooth, juicy texture. It also tastes sweet and slightly acidic, perfect for this time of year.
Avocado
Avocado is a tropical fruit that has become very fashionable in recent years. It is characterised by its tender, pale green flesh. Due to its low fat content, it is a perfect fruit to eat at any time of the day.
Grapefruit
Grapefruit, like other citrus fruits, is at its best for consumption in autumn and winter. This is because it provides a number of vitamins that keep us energised despite the hours of darkness.
Persimmon
Persimmon is a fruit that is perhaps less common than the previous ones. It is a very sweet fruit with a fine texture, provided it is consumed at its optimum ripeness. It can also be consumed throughout the autumn to increase the intake of certain minerals.
Seasonal vegetables in October
October is a month in which autumn begins and, therefore, some of the summer fruits begin to be put aside, to give way to other varieties and vegetables typical of the autumn months. These are some of them.
Tomato
Tomato is a vegetable present during several months of the year. Thanks to the seasonality of its varieties, we can enjoy its flavour and juiciness during different seasons. The tomato we enjoy in October is known as the “summer tomato”.
Red peppers
Some of the red pepper varieties start their harvesting time in September, so October is the peak production season for these pepper varieties. October, then, is the best month to savour its sweet taste and cook it in salads, stews or simply stir-fries.
Potato
This season’s potatoes are known as red potatoes. These potatoes, also known as “tardas“, are perfect for stewing, unlike “new potatoes”. Its flavour is strong and the colour of its flesh is yellow.
Pumpkin
Pumpkin is undoubtedly the most typical autumn vegetable. It is consumed in purees, fried or as an accompaniment to some stews. This vegetable is characterised by its light sweet-fruity taste, which is enhanced when cooked.
Healthy ideas for eating fruit and vegetables in October
The best way to consume the fruits mentioned in this post is raw. They can also be incorporated into some dishes, such as avocado toast for breakfast or grapefruit juice, as these fruits do not lose nutrients when cooked.
Enjoy autumn with the unique flavour of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Don’t miss any of them, or the opportunity to eat healthy during the month of October!
