This practice comes with many health, economic, and environmental benefits.
Grocery stores sell fresh fruits and vegetables year-round.
Fruits and vegetables also lose some nutritional value during transport.
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This provides us with more natural flavors and nutrients.
Nutrients are lost when produce has to travel distances, Simon said.
How Does Seasonal Eating Benefit Your Diet?
However, most U.S. adults don’t meet these goals.
Gray added that certain seasonal foods help the body deal with changing weather conditions.
Seasonal Produce Can Vary Based on Where You Live
Seasonality depends on your local climate.
Theyre not bringing stuff thats from last weeks cooler, she said.
Weve grown both fresh vegetables as well as canning and frozen vegetables, Schmidt said.
Canning and frozen are usually processed within 24 hours.
So canned and frozen are actually really healthy, nutritious options, particularly in the off-season.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.How to use fruits and vegetables to help manage your weight.
Florida Strawberry Growers Association.About Florida strawberries.
