A benefit to consuming local foods is that we can only consume what is in season. The changing seasons provide us with the opportunity to consume produce that is the freshest and most nutrient dense. In Canada, eating locally can be a challenge as cooler weather hits. As the weather changes and snow starts to cover farms and gardens, the variety of food becomes limited. Canadians will often resort to frozen or canned foods during these times or rely on supermarkets for imported produce. These foods often do not taste as good, as they have travelled long distances and often are more expensive than seasonal foods.
HELPFUL TIPS!
- Learn about seasonal fruits and vegetables or print off a chart to take to the grocery store with you.
- Don’t forget to look for the Foodland Ontario logo when shopping. That will indicate that the item is local and in season.
- Find the seasonal availability of foods on the Foodland Ontario website or follow us on twitter at, https://twitter.com/Nutrition4uMPH
This week try substituting one of your favorite traditional recipes with a seasonal food or check out a farmers market and try a seasonal food you have never had before!
Look for seasonal recipes at https://www.ontario.ca/foodland/recipes
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