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Photo by\u00a0ja ma<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash<\/a><\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We believe that there are 6 great reasons to eat in season and that’s why our meal plans are based on the vegetables, fruits and fish that are in season each month.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”1. It tastes better to eat in season” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e97d1f” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Fruits and vegetables that are in season and that are perfectly ripe are fresher and just taste better.\u00a0 Produce that is naturally ripened on the vine or tree and harvested at the right time, have much more delicious flavour.\u00a0 I love the sweet taste of tomatoes in summer.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”2. Eating in season is good for you” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e97d1f” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n You get a mixture of nutrients from eating different fruit, vegetables and fish throughout the year.\u00a0 Plus, produce purchased in season is higher in nutritional value as some anti-oxidants decline when stored for periods of time.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”3. It’s good for the planet” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e97d1f” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Eating in season reduces your carbon footprint.\u00a0 \u00a0There are less food miles, less storage, less refrigeration which reduces the environmental impact and you\u2019re also helping support local farming.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”4. It’s more natural to eat in season” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e97d1f” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n Mother nature created seasons for a reason.\u00a0 Winter vegetables are comforting and perfect for hot meals, soups and casseroles, and are high in Vitamin C.\u00a0 Summer provides us with vegetables for tasty salads and sweet fruits for energy.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”5. It’s cheaper” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e97d1f” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n When fruits and vegetables are locally sourced because it\u2019s in season in your area, the costs go down.\u00a0 Therefore, there is less transport, storage and production costs which makes seasonal food cheaper.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”6. It’s exciting to rediscover long lost friends” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23e97d1f” google_fonts=”font_family:Roboto%20Slab%3A100%2C300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n It makes you appreciate the taste of things you haven\u2019t eaten in a while and gives you something to look forward to.\u00a0 I am always excited in October when I see pumpkins in the shops, I enjoy rediscovering the delicate flavour in a pumpkin gratin.<\/p>\n [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]There is so much produce that is available for most of the year, that it can sometimes be hard to know which fruit and veg is in season.\u00a0 So, check out our seasonal food guides<\/u> to find out more and each month we\u2019ll update the blog with what\u2019s in season.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Photo by\u00a0ja ma\u00a0on\u00a0Unsplash [\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]We believe that there are 6 great reasons to eat in season and that’s why our meal plans are based on the vegetables, fruits and fish that are in season each month.[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”1. 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