Why Buying Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables Is Important
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If you buy flawless strawberries that taste like cardboard, it's not your fault - it's the season. Buying seasonally gives you better taste, more nutrients, and better value for money. Shopping seasonally means choosing fruits and vegetables that are naturally harvested in your region or climate zone. Seasonal products taste sweeter, contain more nutrients, cost less, and support local farmers by eliminating long transport distances and increasing supply. Supermarkets offer fruits and vegetables all year round - making it harder to recognize what is truly in season locally. Look for seasonal labels, check the country of origin to avoid imported goods that have traveled far, and visit farmers' markets or join a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) to buy local products. Frozen and pickled fruits and vegetables are also good alternatives - they are usually harvested and processed at the optimal ripeness, preserving taste, nutrients, and a good price.