Today’s Healthy Monday tip: Learn what grows seasonally in your area!
Eating seasonally is good for your body, mind and wallet. Body: indulging in foods at the peak of their freshness means they are also at their tastiest and most nutritious. Check out 10 Reasons to Eat Local Food. Mind: Do the socially conscious thing by buying from local farmers. Wallet: Buying during the peak of a fruit or veggie’s ripeness means they will be quite abundant at the market-making their price very digestible indeed.
Looking for seasonal food guides? Find out what’s being grown in your state using the Seasonal Food Guides on Eat Well. Epicurious has also recently launched a complete Farm to Table Guide on their already fabulous site. Check out their Peak Season map, where you can learn about seasonal foods as well as recipes and tips for cooking with them.
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