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February Fruits


Craving sweets this Valentine’s Day? 
Switch out processed sugar for some of nature’s candy: fruit! 
Fruits are packed with tons of natural vitamins and nutrients that improve the function of your immune and digestive systems.
Stock up on fresh fruits at a local Farmer’s Market next weekend, or find an orchard or farm nearby to visit for your produce. 
Below you will find a list of the best organic, in-season fruits to satiate your sweet tooth this winter.
 Your body will thank you.

Pomegranate 
Pomegranates are considered to be one of the healthiest fruits in the world. 
These gorgeous red fruits offer an incredible array of health benefits from anti-oxidant, anti-viral, and anti-tumor properties, as well as plentiful doses of vitamins A, C, and E. Additionally, pomegranates boast a standard 7g of fiber and 3g of protein. 
Pomegranates symbolize fertility, beauty and eternal life. They are believed to be an aphrodisiac and represent female sexuality. 
Eat your pomegranate seeds with intention this month. 
Allow their feminine power to bring you new life.

Navel Orange
Did you know that a single orange contains 85% of your daily recommended dose of Vitamin C?
Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps fight the formation of free radicals, and therefore could aid in preventing cancer. C also helps synthesize collagen, which may slow aging and prevent wrinkles. Collagen is a protein that builds healthy skin in addition to the fruit's blessings of beta-carotene and Vitamin A that do the same.
Eating oranges may well be the secret to fresh, glowing skin. 
Naval oranges are in season from September through May, so these vibrant fruits are still readily available at most produce markets.
Find time this week to sit in the sunshine and eat an orange. 
Turn your palms up to the sun and soak in her rays (and the Vitamin D!).
Manifest light, warmth, and clarity in the coming days.



Lemon
While lemons may be too sour to snack on alone, lemonade is a sweet and simple way to brighten your afternoon.

            Sweet & Simple Lemonade Recipe
            You will need:
            - Juicer (a fork works too)
            - Knife
            - Lemons
            - Sugar
            - Water
            - Pitcher 
            1. Slice and juice lemons, filtering out seeds.
            2. Mix lemon juice and water in pitcher in a 1:4 ratio.
            3. Add sugar to mixture to preferred sweetness. 

Lemons grow all year and don't have a specific harvest season, so the opportunities for making not only lemonade, but all kinds of lemon-flavored goodies are endless. 
No matter what the season, lemons should be involved in your diet.
Like oranges, lemons contain plenty of Vitamin C. They also boast an impressive array of health benefits from preventing asthma to boosting your immune system and aiding in weight loss.
For a refreshing start to the day, try drinking a glass of lemon water. The lemon juice stimulates the liver and helps it cleanse itself by flushing out toxins. Lemon water also aids in digestion and keeps you hydrated.
Luckily for us, Mother Nature produces lovely, golden lemons all year long!



Grapefruit
Winter continues, and we are at the height of grapefruit season.
Packed full of Vitamins A and C, these fruits are a delicious, tangy treat that can be eaten alone or used to flavor drinks and baked goods.
Its rich mixture of 15 different vitamins and minerals contributes to the grapefruit's place as one of the healthiest fruits in the world.
Grapefruits are also known to aid in weight loss.
If you find yourself eating a grapefruit this week, be sure to embrace its cleansing energy and allow it to calm your mental clutter.
Grapefruits symbolize the release from negative cycles.
Focus on the aroma of the fruit as it reminds you to tune into your body, its gentle sweetness entreating you to be peaceful with your thoughts and respectful of your physical being.
Bring your awareness inside of yourself for a moment.
Breathe with intention, gratitude and love.








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