Growing up, I loved gardening. I loved seeing seeds turn into something fruitful after weeks of love and care. Some of the benefits of gardening include produce that is fresher and higher nutritional value. Unfortunately, some anti-oxidants such as Vitamin C, folate, and carotenes rapidly decline when stored for extended periods of time. If you do not have a garden, you can purchase local seasonal produce from your local farmers market. The farmers market I go to in Fort Worth is called Clearfork Farmers Market. Fall items I might choose are arugula, bok choy, and carrots.
If you do not have a local farmers market, you can find local seasonal produce at your nearest grocery store. Kroger has a program called Go Fresh and Local Supplier Accelerator, that sells local items.
Let us know which seasonal food is your favorite!
Sources:
https://texasfarmersmarket.org/in-season/
https://www.rebootwithjoe.com/benefits-of-eating-seasonally/#:~:text=Produce%20that%20is%20purchased%20in,stored%20for%20periods%20of%20time.
https://www.dallasnews.com/sponsored/2019/12/27/your-seasonal-calendar-for-the-freshest-texas-produce-all-year-infographic-included/
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