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This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Bryant chapter.

 

It’s finally starting to feel like spring outside! As the winter fades, we begin to see more and more people outside running or soaking up the sun. We all know that summer is fast approaching and what better way to greet the summer months than with a healthier, more fit, and toned beach body. The first place to start is in the kitchen- hence,we are what we eat. Fruits are a great way of acquiring different nutritional value needed such as vitamin c, potassium, fiber, and others.

Just as fashion trends change within seasons, so do fruits. As winter comes to an end, we can trade in our kiwifruit, pears, grapefruit, papaya, and tangerines for the new fruits of the season. This season features; apricots, cherries, melon, mango, strawberries, pineapple and limes- what every college student needs on-hand as we ring in the spring.

Although some may deter from the fresh fruit option in the store because of the limited shelf life, there are a couple ways to keep these from turning bad so quickly. One way to keep fruits fresh is to start by cutting the different fruits into cubes and storing them in the freezer. The cold from the freezer will guarantee freshness for a few more days or up to another week. The other way to store fresh fruit that can last you through the week is by preparing them into cubes and squeezing the juice of 1-2 lemons over them. This will prevent browning and keep the fruits fresh through the week after having cut them and you will still have the fresh fruit taste!

 
Devon is a senior at Bryant University.  As a Marketing and Communications major, Her Campus is everything that Devon loves. Her hometown of Rutland, Vermont is where she was born and raised.  She attended Philadelphia University for her freshmen year of college as a Fashion Industry Management major, but discovered her true passion was the business aspect of the fashio industry, leading her to transfer to a nationally ranked business school, Bryant University.  Devon is the co-president of the Her Campus chapter at Bryant and is also a Research Assistant in the school's Office of Planning and Institutional Research.  You will see Devon on campus organizing HC events, running around finishing projects, or hanging out with her friends.  Devon's passions include: writing, dance, the ocean, and spending time with the people she loves.