The Importance of Seasonal Eating
Seasonal eating not only benefits our health and local economies, but it also has significant environmental benefits.
One of these benefits is reducing the carbon footprint of our food. When we eat out of season produce, it usually needs to be transported from far away, which requires a lot of fossil fuels. When we eat locally grown, seasonal produce, we reduce the distance that our food needs to travel, and therefore reduce the amount of carbon emissions generated from transportation.
Another environmental benefit of seasonal eating is that it can reduce the amount of pesticides and other chemicals used in farming. When we rely on out of season produce, it often comes from countries with lower environmental standards, and these products may be treated with more pesticides and other chemicals in order to keep them fresh during transportation. However, when we eat locally grown, seasonal produce, we can have more confidence that it has been grown with fewer chemicals and pesticides.
Lastly, by eating seasonally, we can support biodiversity. When we rely on out of season produce, we often rely on monoculture farming, which can have a negative impact on the environment. By eating seasonally, we can support farmers who grow a wider variety of crops, which can help to maintain soil health and support biodiversity.
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