The Benefits of Seasonal Eating

I am thrilled to be welcoming Stefanie Davis of Simple Acres Blog to talk about the Benefits of Seasonal Eating. Just last week, you received some of my thoughts on the subject and we are so lucky to have this perspective by a Mom of three cuties, Registered Dietician, farm wife + blogger. Please welcome Stefanie! 

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The season is upon us! The sun is out, the birds are singing and the soil is crying for some lovin’! Green thumbs….your gardens are calling you! If you are a gardening newbie like me it can seem overwhelming, so start simple. The picture above is of our growing garden. We just started with corn at first and slowly have added tomatoes and cucumbers! Ever since I was a child I thought being able “to eat off the land” was…well, magical! As an adult there is actually some truth to the positive nostalgia home grown, IN SEASON foods can offer. Whether you plant a garden or choose to just arrange your menu around seasonal foods and buy it, below is list of a few benefits to motivate you.

5 Reasons Seasonal Eating Is Worth the Effort

  1. Fresh and full of flavor! Often local and farmer markets will have picked their produce within 24 hours of your purchase which allows them to be at peak ripeness. I wonder how long that produce from another country has been “in-waiting” through the shipping and storing process? I can guarantee more than 24 hours!
  2. More nutrient rich! Nutrient value decreases when produce is stored for lengthy time frames. Fresh, seasonal foods offer more nutrients thus more benefit to your health and disease prevention.
  3. Safer food supply! The more steps there are between you and your food’s source the more chances there are for contamination.
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  5. Good for the environment and local economy! Supporting local farmers is an economical plus. Reduction in the pollution created from production & shipping allows you to be the earth loving tree hugger you have always yearned to be! (hehe…if you already are you will be even better at it)
  6. More cost effective! Food is easier to grow and generally offers more abundant crops thus the prices will naturally be lower for the foods in season. If you garden….it almost feels like FREE FOOD (minus the seeds, fertilizer and sweat).

I want to encourage you towards Finding Your Healthiest You! Read my health articles herehere, and here for more tips and tools for success.

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Hi there, I’m Stefanie from Simple Acres blog. I am a wife to a hard workin’ man, mommy to 3 “littles”, 10 year Registered Dietitian, writer, artist and hopeful inspirer! My passion is to bring the journey of simplicity to others through focusing on the things that really matter….the ones you love, the dreams you BELIEVE, and living in the moment with true JOY! As a RD I believe in  body love and acceptance, intuitive eating and savoring and nourishing the body with wholesome foods! I’m excited to be able to  grace the pages of Lilly’s Table and look forward to joining you more as your new personal Dietitian! Please come visit me at Simple Acres and come to know me more personally on my facebook fan page, instagram and twitter! Dovidenia. XO

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  9. Anastasia

    I love to eat seasonally and I’m always encouraging my clients to as well. I think it also helps keep my meal planning fresh and more appetizing. I’m looking forward to more salads and less stews.

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