Benefits of Eating Seasonally & Locally

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Benefits of Eating Seasonally Locally

• While a lot of us get excited about the idea of
  eating seasonally and locally, going back to
  roots and hunting for foods isnt realistic for
  most of us. So how should we make sure about
  getting fresh and best-tasting foods for
  ourselves?  One simple way following which we can
  easily accomplish this is by eating locally and
  seasonally. Purchasing seasonal and local foods
  is not only great for your health and community
  but also your wallet. Lets look at few benefits
  of eating seasonally and locally.

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More Flavorful Fresh

• Foods remain fresh when they dont require
  traveling far to finally reach their consumers.
  As a result, their additional processing is saved
  that in turn extends their shelf life. Also,
  foods that are consumed closer from where they
  are picked tend to have a higher nutritional
  value. Vegetables and fruits that are at their
  peak in this season of winter include apples,
  beets, broccoli, kale, pears, mushrooms, sweet
  potatoes, and pumpkins.

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Less Expensive

• Farmers markets offer several seasonal and local
  foods at prices lower as compared to the grocery
  stores. Fruits and vegetables that are grown in
  season, when the weather is best suitable for the
  plants, typically grow well. Hence, farmers
  usually have a surplus of crops, which they
  usually sell at lower price. Everyone might not
  find a farmers market close to their home, but
  even then purchasing seasonal foods in the
  grocery store is much cheaper as compared to
  getting foods that are out of season

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Support For Local Community

• When you buy from local farmers, your shopping
  directly benefits the local economy, as money
  flows directly from consumers to farmers without
  the need of any middlemen. Farmers can utilize
  this money to reinvest in the community by
  purchasing goods and supplies from local
  businesses.

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Get To Know About Your Food

• When you buy fruits and vegetables from the local
  markets, you get to communicate with the farmers
  who actually produce it. Speaking with farmers
  helps you to understand where the food actually
  came from and in what condition was it grown,
  which can help you gain a better judgment for
  your food.
• Source http//www.truworthwellness.com/blog/benef
  its-of-eating-seasonally-locally.html

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