Seasonal Eating means savouring food at its freshest and most nutritious—and it comes with a plethora of other benefits too. From supporting local farmers to enjoying lower prices, read on to learn why seasonal eating should be part of your lifestyle.
Fresher, more nutritious food
One of the biggest benefits of seasonal eating is the quality of the food you consume. When you eat produce that is in season, it is harvested at its peak ripeness and is therefore fresher and more flavoursome.
Additionally, seasonal eating produce is often more nutritious because it is allowed to fully develop its nutrients before being picked.
Eating seasonally can also help you avoid consuming foods that have been artificially ripened or preserved with chemicals.
Support local farmers and the environment by eating seasonally
By choosing to eat seasonally, you are supporting the farmers and communities in your area who are growing food sustainably.
You’ll be helping them by buying their produce directly from them and contributing to the local economy. Additionally, seasonal eating reduces the need for transportation of foods that aren’t locally available.
This means fewer emissions from trucks or planes transporting produce and less packaging waste.
Eating seasonally is also more sustainable because it encourages producers to grow diverse crops rather than relying on multiple harvests of single crops like conventional farming does.
Save money on food shopping
Eating seasonally can also save you money on your food shop. When produce is in season, it’s abundant and therefore cheaper.
This is because farmers don’t have to spend as much money on things like transportation and storage.
Additionally, when you buy produce that’s in season, you’re buying it at its peak freshness and flavour, which means you don’t have to spend as much money on spices or other flavourings to make it taste good.
So not only is seasonal eating good for your health and the environment, it’s also good for your wallet!
Enjoy a wider variety of foods
When you eat seasonally, you’re able to enjoy a wide variety of foods that are grown locally in your area.
During the summer, this means enjoying fruits like peaches, plums, and watermelon. In the winter, your selections might include butternut squash, potatoes, and brussels sprouts.
Eating seasonally can also help to reduce food waste since you’re only eating what’s currently available.
Fruit and Veg that’s currently in season include:
- Asparagus
- Aubergines
- Strawberries
- Broad beans
- Cherries
- Courgettes
- French beans
- Gooseberries
- Lettuce
- Nettles
- New potatoes
- Peas & sugar snap peas
- Peppers
- Radishes
- Raspberries
- Spring onions
- Watercress
- Samphire
- Beetroot
- Cauliflower
- Globe artichoke
- Rhubarb
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