Have you noticed the leaves are changing color as we make the transition from a warm summer to a cool fall? As the weather changes, the fruits and vegetables that are available at the market change as well.
The changing of seasons can spark feelings of new beginnings and experiences. Each season brings new fruits and vegetables with new colors and flavors. During this time, you may even notice some produce you may not have seen before and wonder how it would taste. Fall is a great time to try something new. Here are some fruits and vegetables you may want to try this Fall!
Now that you know which local fruits and vegetables are going to be available for the fall months, why are we excited about fall in season fruits and vegetables?
Since they are picked at the optimal time, these fruits and vegetables have more flavor, better texture, ripeness, and nutrient content. This makes the food more satisfying to all, even the little ones, when it comes to trying new foods during this season. Since the produce is found locally, it spends less time traveling to you and is likely to be less expensive. So what can beat a better food experience while being easy on your wallet?
Now that you have an idea of what’s out there, go out and try some fall fruits and vegetables! Tell us if you tried something new like this winter squash black bean chili! It is the perfect fall dish to prepare with the whole family so ENJOY!
Fruits and vegetables contain important vitamins, minerals and plant chemicals. They also contain fibre. There are many varieties of fruit and vegetables available and many ways to prepare, cook and serve them. A diet high in fruit and vegetables can help protect you against cancer, diabetes and heart disease.