Comparing Winter Citrus
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In the cold of winter, citrus is refreshing, delicious and supports our health. Luckily for us, winter is the peak season for some of the most delicious and nutrient-dense citrus fruits. Here’s how they compare to each other.
Type of fruit: Red grapefruit
Taste: Tart and tangy with an underlying sweetness
How to eat: Cut and eat plain or sprinkle with sugar. You may also add to salads, juice it, add it smoothies, or grill it.
Peak season: October-May
Health benefits: High in antioxidants, including vitamins A and C, and fiber; other benefits include vision and immune support, as well as cholesterol maintenance
Type of fruit: Blood Orange
Taste: Sweet and mellow
How to eat: Peel and eat! Also great in salads, juices or smoothies.
Health benefits: High in vitamin C, which provides immune support and helps your body absorb iron; also high in fiber
Peak season: December-May
Type of fruit: Clementine
Taste: Sweet
How to eat: Peel and eat! Bonus: they’re seedless
Health benefits: Contains nutrients like calcium, magnesium, potassium and phosphorous
Peak season: early November-End of Jan/Beginning of February
Type of fruit: Cara Cara navel oranges
Taste: Sweet, slightly tangy
How to eat: Peel and enjoy! They’re also great in smoothies or a fresh-squeezed glass of juice.
Health benefits: Excellent source of vitamin C, fiber and folate
Peak season: November-April
Type of fruit: Kumquat
Taste: Start off sweet with a sour explosion.
How to eat: Simply pop them into your mouth, rind and all.
Health benefits: High in potassium, vitamins A and C, and fiber
Peak season: November-March
Type of fruit: Lemons
Taste: Sour
How to eat: Add slices to water, squeeze juice into soups, sauces and drinks, rub onto pork chicken or fish, bake into cakes, muffins, or cookies…really the possibilities are endless.
Health benefits: Contains nourishing elements like vitamins C, E, A and B6; also high in calcium, magnesium and iron
Peak season: December to March
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Kumquats are my favorite road trip snack!