Published 13:43 IST, October 21st 2019
Seasonal Fruits: Healthy way of giving back to the local community
Seasonal fruits can be a good way to receive the required nutrients and vitamins. Indulging in eating seasonal fruits can also be a contribution to the farmer.
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As wear changes, a change in diet is a must to fulfil nutrition requirements of body. According to multiple health reports, seasonal fruits can be a good way to consume required nutrients and vitamins. Foreign fruit products might sound fashionable to consume but kw benefits of eating local or in-season fruits. Here are a few reasons why one should indulge in eating seasonal fruits.
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Reduce Carbon Footprint
Eating seasonal fruits can reduce amount of carbon footprint. According to a website eating local and seasonal fruits cuts transportation of foreign products. food reaches in less time, burning less energy. Eating seasonal fruits can reduce pollution caused by medium that fruit travels through in order to reach shelves.
A source of Nutrients
According to Elizabeth Carrillo of NCLR Institute for Hispanic Health, eating seasonal food provides nutrients according to geographical needs. Her report states that during winter, fruits like Pear, Kiwi, Orange, Pomegranate, Grapefruit can be a nutrients hub. During winters it will also provide warmth that body will require. Naturally, a human body is set to eat locally. Seasonal fruits are a great way to receive nutrients that body needs.
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Save money
According to multiple reports, eating and buying seasonal produce can be cheaper. reason for this being production cost going down and its availability in abundance les to a price drop. produce will be available in any local stalls or vendors which is easy to buy and store.
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Support local communities
Seasonal fruits are grown by local communities. According to reports, eating seasonal can be an act of giving back to community. It aids efforts of local farmers and producers. Supermarkets can often kill local producer’s sustainability. Eating seasonal foods can be a good way to support m.
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Less pesticides
A report in journal Joe Cross states that transportation of food from overseas is a process which includes extensive use of preservatives. rms about us of pesticides, fungicides and herbicides in most countries are relaxed. Consumption of such products can be harmful.
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11:14 IST, October 21st 2019