Fall fruits and vegetables offer a range of intense flavors and substantial textures. A trip to the grocery store or farmers’ market will have you relishing the many delicious and colorful produce options. ? ? ?
Specific crops and harvest dates of fall produce will depend, of course, on your region’s climate.
Some of the foods that are usually in season during autumn are:
The benefits of buying and consuming in-season produce include saving money, better-looking and tasting products, and personal consumption that is better for the environment.
The latter is very important because the travel distance between where your produce was grown and your local supermarket has a huge impact on the environment. By choosing products grown in their natural growing season, you can significantly reduce the energy and resources required to transport your products from the farm to your kitchen table. Therefore, eating in-season produce helps reduce the carbon footprint! ?
Seasonal produce is generally harvested at its peak so it retains its full nutrient and vitamin content, which will have a more complex and rich flavor. It’s no wonder that the juiciest and most vibrant tasting fruits and veggies are those that are in season!
Food grown outside of their season require more assistance in forms of pesticides, waxes, chemicals and preservatives to grow and look appealing. By choosing local and seasonal food, you are also more likely to get a cleaner product!
Incorporate seasonal produce into your weekly meal planning. Find fun recipes and make it an experience to create a meal with new produce.
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