Should What You Eat Depend on The Time of Year?
I have to confess that one thing I’ve never paid much attention to is eating “seasonally”.
It’s one of those things that makes sense .. but it’s hard enough for me to decide what to eat AND eat healthy, let alone trying to add in another “rule” to the mix.
I mean these days, with food commerce set-up the way it is, you always have a choice of “fresh” fruits and vegetables at your local grocer.
But there’s just something extra special … both in the way of taste and nutrition … when you get your product home-grown in the right season.
For example…
A few days ago I had an ear of corn that was so crisp and sweet, it almost felt like a guilty pleasure vs. “getting a serving of vegetables”.
I had a leftover ear the next day – right out of the fridge, unheated – and it was still nice and crisp and had a great flavor.
Then there’s the melon I’ve been enjoying the last couple of days.
I’ve been chowing on both watermelon and cantaloupe and both have been so juicy and sweet and enjoyable that it feels like dessert.
So here’s my point…
If the last time you had – insert the name of a fruit or vegetable that just didn’t taste very good to you the last time you tried it – then remember to give it another chance when it’s in season and preferably somewhere local.
The difference you’ll experience in taste may surprise you and … like me … have you really enjoying eating healthy!