We quickly went there for what was my first ever blueberry picking experience, so of course I wanted to make something special out of them and share it here with you. To me they are like tasty little gems that I just can’t resist to, so I was thrilled when I discovered a berry farm close to where I live, where you can go and pick your own. Speaking about seasonal produce, this summer I’ve been having a love affair with fresh, local berries. So if you ask me, I think it’s definitely worth it to start paying more attention to the food we buy and what we put into our body. This does not only affect taste and nutrients, but your health and the environment as well, since it takes a lot of pesticides to grow them and preservatives to keep them looking fresh. That is not the case with produce grown out of season, which is harvested earlier and refrigerated so they don’t get spoiled during transportation. Also, by eating fresh, seasonal produce you can be certain that you are getting all their nutrients and full flavor, since they where harvested right when they where ready. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are designed to keep your body cool when it is warm and to warm it up when it’s cold. If you think about it, there’s a reason why tomatoes grow in the summer, apples in the fall and squash in the winter. Before I didn’t really pay much attention to this, but now that I am striving to live a healthier life I’ve learned to be more appreciative of what nature has to offer with every changing season. Ever since I adopted a vegetarian diet I have become more aware of the importance of eating seasonal produce.
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