Eating food that’s in season can significantly lower your grocery bill and give you better, more flavorful food for your money. Here’s a break down of the months to come for what’s in season. Use this fitness tip to plan your meals accordingly ; )
Why Eat Seasonal Foods
Besides being economical, eating the seasons is a way to give back with little to no effort. Eating seasonal foods can…
- Reduces emissions – eating seasonal foods cuts back on the transportation of food since they can be grown locally.
- Avoid high process on foods that have to be flown in or transported
- Support your local community
- Seasonal foods are fresher and tend to taste better and be more nutritious
What’s in Season in August
artichoke, arugula, beets, beet greens, bell peppers, carrots, cauliflower, corn,eggplant, garlic, kohlrabi, radishes, rhubarb, sweet potatoes, zucchini
apricots, blackberries, blueberries, figs, lemons, limes, melon, mulberries, nectarines, peaches, plums, tomatoes
duck, lamb
lobster
What’ s in Season in September
artichoke, beets, beet greens, bell peppers, carrots, cauliflower, corn, eggplant, garlic, potatoes (maincrop), radishes, sweet potatoes, wild mushrooms
almonds, apples, chestnuts, cranberries, limes, melon, pears, plums, pomegranate, raspberries, tomatoes
duck, lamb
lobster
What’s in Season in October
artichoke, bell peppers, beets, beet greens, broccolini, brussels sprouts,butternut squash, cauliflower, carrots, celery root, chard, fennel, garlic, leeks, parsnip, potatoes (maincrop), pumpkin, radishes, spinach, sweet potatoes, wild mushrooms
almonds, apples, chestnuts, cranberries, limes, pears, plums, pomegranate, tomatoes
duck, lamb, partridge, rabbit, venison
clams, lobster, mussels
What’s in Season in November
bell peppers, broccoli, broccolini, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cauliflower, celery root, chard, collards, fennel, garlic, leeks, parsnip, potatoes (maincrop), pumpkin, rutabaga, salsify, spinach, sweet potatoes, sunchoke,turnips, wild mushrooms
almonds, apples, chestnuts, cranberries, kiwi fruit, pears, persimmon, pomegranate, tamarillo, tangerines
duck, lamb, partridge, pheasant, quail, rabbit, venison
clams, crab, mussels, oysters, scallops
What’s in Season in December
broccoli, broccolini, brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cauliflower, celery root, collards, fennel, leeks, mache, potatoes (maincrop), pumpkin, rutabaga, salsify, sweet potatoes, sunchoke, turnips
cranberries, kiwi fruit, oranges, persimmon, pomegranate, tamarillo, tangerines, ugli fruit
duck, goose, partridge, quail, rabbit, venison
clams, crab, mussels, oysters, scallops
Eating what’s in season is a great way to stay festive and stretch your dime. Print this list out and post it on your fridge on in your office. This fitness tip could potentially save you hundreds off dollars !
Adria
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