{"id":17215,"date":"2023-01-25T08:02:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-25T08:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/?p=17215"},"modified":"2023-04-14T23:34:55","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T23:34:55","slug":"5-benefits-of-eating-seasonally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.personanutrition.com\/blog\/5-benefits-of-eating-seasonally\/","title":{"rendered":"5 benefits of eating seasonally"},"content":{"rendered":"Ever notice that you crave watermelon during summer? Or how oranges and kiwis taste better during winter? Eating seasonally involves eating fruits and vegetables during their growing season \u2013 making them fresher and offering a slew of benefits. Here\u2019s 5 reasons why you should start eating seasonally.1. It adds variation to your dietYou\u2019ve probably heard it before: eat a variety of fruits and vegetables for all the different benefits they offer. Even for the most health-conscious, obtaining all the essential vitamins and minerals your body needs can be a challenge through diet alone.But a well-balanced diet with a lot of variety can definitely help. Each plant has its own nutrient profile \u2013 some richer in vitamin C, some in fiber and others in iron, so a varied diet can help get important nutrients to keep you healthy. Eating seasonally not only encourages you to adjust your diet with the changing weather, but it also ensures you\u2019re getting the max amount of nutrients the fruit and vegetable has to offer.2. It\u2019s fresher, tastier and more nutritiousIf you\u2019re eating seasonally, you\u2019re getting fruits and vegetables when they\u2019re most ripe, meaning they\u2019re the most nutritious at that time and the most tasty. You might have noticed some popular plant foods are offered all year long. But ever notice that it just doesn\u2019t taste as good as when it\u2019s in season?Here\u2019s the thing: to keep up with the demand, popular fruits and vegetables are often harvested all year round with the use of ripening agents. This not only affects their nutritional value, but impacts taste as well. Or maybe your favorite fruit is being imported from across the world, because it\u2019s in season there, but not where you live. Since transport times are long, companies will often disrupt their ripening process by adding preservatives, using coloring to enhance its appearance, and in some cases use edible film or wax to extend the shelf life. In short: when you\u2019re eating these foods when they\u2019re in season, it\u2019s going to taste the best.3. It\u2019s good for your walletWith all that time, effort and resources required to harvest produce in their off-peak season, you can imagine the added costs that come with it. Locally grown produce is usually more affordable as it\u2019s easier for farmers to harvest them. Which also means it&#8217;s harvested more often during that time and in larger amounts &#8211; driving costs down.4. It supports the local economyWhen you shop locally or at the farmer\u2019s market \u2013 you\u2019re prioritizing small businesses and local farmers, which helps circle money back into your local community. Shopping from local farms not only helps maintain jobs within your area, but also gives you the opportunity to get to know your neighbors, eat fresher and healthier!5. It\u2019s kinder to our homeEating seasonally isn\u2019t just beneficial for your health, but it\u2019s also beneficial to the environment. Transporting truckloads of produce takes its toll on the environment. Think about: fuel emissions, refrigeration requirements, increased use of packing materials, water consumption, and the effect of pesticides and toxins on the environment. But when you\u2019re eating seasonally, you\u2019re getting fruits and vegetables from farms that are nearby, making it better for the environment.To learn about antioxidant benefits in fruits and vegetables, read 8 foods high in antioxidantsAbout GinaGina is a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Nutrition from London. She believes nutrition is all about choosing to respect yourself &amp; your body by making smart yet enjoyable choices everyday.\u00a0Do you have questions about supplements? Reach out to one of our experts, or take Persona\u2019s free nutrition assessment, and learn exactly what you need to take your wellness to the next level.*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.This information is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other healthcare professional, or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. Do not use the information from this article for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing medication or other treatment. Always speak with your physician or other healthcare professional before taking any medication or nutritional, herbal, or homeopathic supplement, or using any treatment for a health problem. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, contact your health care provider promptly. Do not disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking professional advice because of something you have read in this article.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever notice that you crave watermelon during summer? Or how oranges and kiwis taste better during winter? 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