The benefits of cooking with seasonal produce

There are many benefits to switching up the products that you buy based on the seasons. Here are some of the main benefits of shopping seasonally:

• Fresher food - seasonal produce is freshly harvested, which means that it‘s picked, packed, and sold at its peak in terms of flavor and nutrients.
• Cheaper to buy - seasonal foods are usually less expensive due to the fact that they do not need to be transported long distances or stored in artificial conditions, both of which increase costs.
• Better for the environment - when you buy seasonal produce, you're supporting local farmers and reducing the carbon footprint associated with transportation. Seasonal produce also requires fewer resources to grow because it naturally thrives in seasonal climates.