Spring will be officially here tomorrow, March 20th, 2019! So, Happy Spring!
Aside from blooming trees and extra hours of sunlight, the season’s arrival also means exciting new fresh fruits and vegetables are almost here.
What is seasonal food?
Seasonal food is produce that is purchased and consumed around the time that it is harvested. While amazing, bright flavors (and colors) are an obvious reason to embrace the spring season, eating fresh spring produce is good for plenty of reasons. According to the USDA, buying seasonal produce may reduce our carbon footprint and help local economies.
Other benefits of eating seasonally:
- Supports farmers who choose to farm sustainably.
- Preserves the environment.
- You have a broader variety of foods in your diet.
- Saves your wallet! Seasonal foods are cheaper to produce and often cheaper to buy when they are in season as well.
- You get the best, healthiest food available!
So, what’s in season? I created this list for you, and hopefully, I’ll create more in the future for the rest of the seasons.
