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Seasons of Eating

Posted by Bobby Brown on September 06, 2020 - 1:59pm

 

Seasons of Eating Infographic

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Spring

  • Artichokes 
  • Asparagus 
  • Carrots 
  • Chives
  • Fava Beans
  • Green Onions
  • Leeks
  • Lettuce
  • Parsnips
  • Peas
  • Radishes
  • Rhubarb
  • Swish Chard

Summer

  • Berries
  • Corn
  • Cucumbers
  • Eggplant
  • Figs
  • Garlic
  • Grapes
  • Green Beans
  • Melons
  • Peppers (sweet and hot)
  • Stone Fruit (apricots, cherries, nectarines, peaches, plums)
  • Summer Squash
  • Tomatoes
  • Zucchini

Fall

  • Apples
  • Brussels Sprouts
  • Dates
  • Hard Squash (acorn, butternut, spaghetti)
  • Pears
  • Pumpkins
  • Sweet Potatoes

Winter

  • Bok Choy
  • Broccoli
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Citrus Fruit (clementines, grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines)
  • Endive
  • Leafy Greens (collards, kale, mustard greens, spinach)
  • Root vegetables (beets, turnips)

Keep these tips in mind when using and shopping for seasonal produce:

  • Fresh foods are often less expensive during their harvest season. You may even save money by buying in bulk.
  • Shop at your local farmers market to learn more about produce and get ideas on how to prepare foods in season.
  • Gardening gives you fresh seasonal produce and a little exercise, too. The sense of pride you’ll feel will make that produce taste even better!
  • Frozen, canned and dried fruits and vegetables also can be healthy choices. Compare food labels and choose items with the lowest amounts of sodium, added sugars and saturated fat.
  • Freeze fresh produce so you can add it to smoothies, soups, breads and more throughout the year.

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Kevin Jacobson If you live in an area where you can get these fruits and vegetables from local farms. Do it. It is healthier and you are supporting the local farmers.
September 6, 2020 at 5:20pm
Mihai Cristian Thanks for sharing
September 6, 2020 at 4:22pm