How many times have we heard that summer is the best time of year to eat tomatoes, green beans or Albacore tuna, for example? Now many of these foods are available throughout the year, even though sometimes they are tasteless or the skin is too thick.
Let's take note: July is the best time to eat apricots, raspberries, strawberries and blackberries, nectarines, melons and peaches; as well as watermelons and pears. It is also the season for tomatoes, cucumbers and beets, Swiss chard, lettuce, zucchini and peppers.
Fruits, vegetables and legumes should be sown, cultivated and collected at a certain time of year; there is also an optimal time for catching each type of fish. In summer we can consume clams, Albacore tuna, squid, shrimp, mussels, crabs, monkfish and sardines, among others.
Emphasis is placed on the consumption of food according to the season, and it is not just due to taste, texture and color, but also to other factors.
Let's see why it is advisable to consume seasonal produce:
Therefore, it seems we benefit all round. So, let's prioritize buying seasonal food, we will enjoy its flavor more and it is also cheaper.
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