Eating with the seasons is a great way to be a bit more environmentally friendly.
If like me you have no idea when peas are meant to be harvested or what season a carrot is really meant to grow in then this helpful guide will see you right.
We’ve heard all about it but what does it really mean? It’s all about eating food that’s at its harvest time, normally its at its peak production or flavour.
Price – seasonal food is usually at its cheapest, so eating seasonably can save you money.
Variety - Eating seasonably is a fantastic way to increase the variety in your diet. You’ll get a great variety year-round just from the UK. Whether that’s summer salads or winter stews.
Food Miles - Eating seasonally also means you’ll rely less on imported food, and as it takes less time to arrive, its fresher and is more nutritious. Not only that but you will be supporting British farmers, backing high quality food. If you want food that’s grown with the environment in mind look out for the red tractor logo.
Energy – Would you believe growing tomatoes in greenhouses in the middle of winter takes loads of energy, usually from burning gas or from the electricity grid. This adds to the already large amount of CO2 and other greenhouse gases produced by agriculture.
So, what should you be looking for in the shops? December is a great time for the one and only Brussel sprout.
IN SEASON NOW: beetroot, butternut squash, cauliflower, celeriac, celery, chicory, horseradish, Jerusalem artichoke, kale, kohlrabi, leeks, parsnips, potatoes, pumpkin, salsify, shallots, swede, turnips and some mushrooms
Apples and pears are great this time of year too.
You can find out more about eating seasonally here
http://eatseasonably.co.uk/ or https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/seasonal-calendar/all
So, what are you waiting for? Tuck in!