Eating foods that are in season is beneficial in that you are consuming foods that have naturally ripened therefore increasing the availability of the nutrients. Consuming foods in the proper season also enhances the flavor of those foods due to the reduction in chemical interference. The opportunities to explore new dishes and recipes increase as well. Eating seasonally naturally diversifies your diet and nutrient consumption with ease. For more information about eating is season refer to my post Eating Seasonally, Locally.
Use the trips to the market as time to not only build bonds with your children, but to also teach them the importance of knowing the source of their food and supporting their local community.
Having your children eat seasonal fruits and vegetables means they are getting fresher foods which will taste better and have greater nutritional value. I hope you find these tips helpful. I look forward to learning of your exciting stories about family market visits as well as viewing any photos you would like to share.
“Seasonal food is sometimes local, but local food is always seasonal” (MPH@UNC, the Gillings School of Global Public Health’s online MPH program).
Eating foods that are in season is beneficial in that you are consuming foods that have naturally ripened therefore increasing the availability of the nutrients. Consuming foods in the proper season also enhances the flavor of those foods due to the reduction in chemical interference.
I hope that you find this information helpful. Remember to consistently offer a variety of nutritious whole foods to your little one to help foster their interest in natural food early on.
Toddlers and young children can be incredibly picky eaters. Picky eating is considered a normal part of childhood development. Picky eaters can be challenging for parents and guardians. Here I offer a few tips to help maneuverer these types of encounters.
Parents do their best to make certain that they are giving their children adequate nutrition and quality meals. Sometimes this is easier to do by giving them whole fruits and vegetables directly.
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