Fortified foods are all the rage these days. But, there were foods rich in antioxidants and other healthy nutrients well before food and beverage companies began adding them. This is certainly the case with fruits and vegetables. So, the next time you're at the grocery store and are looking for some healthy eats, why not grab a bag of bloody oranges? Literally.

Blood oranges, the reddish variety that are in season from January to April, contain anthocyanin, a powerful antioxidant that may help defend against heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.

Finding these oranges isn't always easy, though. More or less, they look like regular oranges from the outside (although they sometimes get a reddish hue on their skin, as well), so you have to keep an eye out for them.

If you're not the type that likes to tear into a piece of fruit and eat it as-is, then take a look at this page for a list of recipes for foods, drinks, and desserts that make use of the tasty blood orange.