With the winter weather bringing cold and flu season, building up your immune system is key. One way to do that is with plenty of vitamin C.

If you’re looking for an easy way to add fresh fruits to your diet, we’ve got some quick tips on citrus that is good for your taste buds as well as your pockets.

January is National Citrus Month and experts say it’s the best time to stock up on all types of citrus fruits.

From lemons and limes to grapefruits and oranges, they pack plenty of vitamin C, which is vital to your body’s healing process and also help’s your body absorb and store iron.

And while we all are used to peeling an orange and just popping it in our mouths, there’s a variety of ways you can enjoy the sweet or sour treat.

“They are great in mixed drinks and not just the flesh, but the actual zest and just having them in a salad as well,” Brian Dey, Four Season Produce, said. “I personally like the cara cara navel orange just mixed with some romaine lettuce. I know it sounds weird, but it is absolutely fantastic.”  

While now is the time to add more citrus to your diet where you can, these fruits are available year round.