Eat by Season

This sample grocery list can help you make healthier choices when you shop. Add the quantity you need next to each item, and check if you have a coupon. Planning ahead will help you save time and money.

Remember to compare labels and choose products with the lowest amount of sodium, added sugars, saturated fat and trans fat that you can find in your store.

Look for the Heart-Check mark to quickly and easily identify foods that can be part of a heart-healthy eating plan.

Winter
ApplesCeleryPears
AvocadoGrapefruitPineapple
BananasKalePotatoes
BeetsLeeksPumpkins
BrusselsLemonsRutabagas
SproutsOnionsSweet Potatoes / Yams
CabbageOrangesTurnips
CarrotsParsnipsWinter Squash
Spring
ApplesCeleryPineapple
ApricotsCollard GreensRadishes
AsparagusGarlicRhubarb
AvocadoGreens (cooking)Spinach
BananasLettuceStrawberries
BroccoliMushroomsSwiss
CabbageOnionsChard Turnips
CarrotsPeas
Summer
ApplesCherriesMangos
ApricotsCollard GreensNectarines
AvocadoCornOkra
BananasCucumbersPeaches
BeetsEggplantPlums
Bell PeppersGarlicRaspberries
BlackberriesGreen BeansStrawberries
BlueberriesHoneydewSummer Squash / Zucchini
CarrotsMelonTomatillos
Cantaloupe/MuskmelonsKiwifruitTomatoes
CeleryLima BeansWatermelon
Fall
ApplesGarlicPears
BananasGingerPineapple
BeetsGrapesPotatoes
Bell PeppersGreens (cooking)Pumpkins
BroccoliGreen BeansRadishes
Brussels SproutKaleRaspberries
CabbageLettuceRutabagas
CarrotsMangosSpinach
CauliflowerMushroomsSweet Potatoes / Yams
CeleryOnionsSwiss Chard
Collard GreensParsnipsTurnips
CranberriesPeasWinter Squash