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What fruits are in season? Why is it so important to eat seasonal produce?
Do you also feel that the fruit you buy is often fibrous, mealy, lacking in flavor, or discolored inside?
Did you know that fruit often crosses oceans to reach your hands?
Do you also feel that the fruit you buy is often fibrous, mealy, lacking in flavor, or discolored inside?
Did you know that fruit often crosses oceans to reach your hands?
Do you know about fruit seasonality in Portugal?
Eating a variety of fruits throughout the year is essential in the diet of children and adults due to the nutrients they provide. Fruits are rich in vitamins, fibre, antioxidants, minerals, and reduce the risk of developing various diseases, such as obesity, cardiovascular diseases, some types of cancer, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes, among others.
Nowadays we have access to a huge variety of fruits throughout the year.
But in the context of a healthy diet, is a multitude of choices always the best option?
No. In fact, we should always opt for seasonal fruits rather than fruits offered out of season and/or that are not nationally produced.
There is a specific time of year for harvesting each food, a process that is important to respect because it ensures that the perfect conditions are met for fruits to develop nutritiously and flavourfully.
The benefits we can get from eating seasonal fruit are incomparably greater than those we get when we eat fruit produced out of season.
Eating seasonal fruits also connects us more to the rhythms and cycles of nature, rediscovering the beauty and uniqueness of each food.
6 advantages of eating seasonal fruit
1 - Flavour
The ripening of seasonal fruit occurs naturally, taking advantage of nature. In contrast, out-of-season fruit ripens forcibly, using additives, during transport, and in storage, which diminishes its flavour.
The natural ripening of fruit makes it not only tastier but also more appealing in terms of colours.
2. Nutrients
Out-of-season fruits have a lower micronutrient content compared to in-season fruits. This happens for two reasons:
- When picked out of season, fruits are harvested while still green and ripen through manipulated processes rather than in the sun, reducing their micronutrient content.
- Fruits begin to lose their nutrients as soon as they are picked. Out-of-season fruits, once picked, are stored to ripen, meaning some time passes from harvest to consumption.
Therefore, by eating seasonal fruit, you ensure you ingest the maximum possible vitamins.
3. Cost
Seasonal fruits have a more abundant production because they do not require as much human labour, storage, chemicals, and transport. Consequently, they reach the consumer at a lower price.
4. Sustainability
By choosing seasonal fruit and opting for national products, you are not only encouraging national trade but also making a more sustainable and environmentally friendly choice.
Foods that come from other parts of the world have to be transported and stored, which means greater consumption of fuel and greater use of preservation and refrigeration methods, contributing to an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
5. No harmful substances
Foods grown out of season need pesticides, waxes, chemicals, and preservatives to ripen and look appealing to consumers. By choosing seasonal fruit, which will likely come from local producers, you are consuming a more organic product. Especially if you buy at fairs or farmers' markets near you.
6. Body's needs
Nature is perfect in itself, and nothing was made by chance. For example, in summer, as heat promotes sweating and fluid loss, fruits of that season are primarily composed of water, such as watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe, helping to ensure hydration.
On the other hand, in winter, we have more comforting fruits available, like persimmon and vitamin C-rich fruits such as oranges and kiwi, which strengthen the immune system in preventing colds and flu.
Prioritising seasonal foods can thus contribute to a better nutritional intake, associated with lower costs and a more sustainable and conscious choice.
We have already explained the advantages of consuming seasonal fruits, but to make the right choices it is essential to know in which month you can buy your favourite fruit.
Here you can consult the calendar of seasonal fruit and vegetables in Portugal provided by DECO
By preferring seasonal fruits, you will consume a greater variety of foods and can take the opportunity to open your child's palate to different flavours, such as figs, persimmons and loquats, the many varieties of plums and apples, and important red berries. All fruits play an important role in our health.
A tip: To enjoy all the flavours, take the fruit out of the fridge about 20 minutes before consuming it.
Here's some inspiration for making creative sculptures with fruits and vegetables. Besides being a fun activity, who knows, it might be an incentive for those who are most resistant to eating fruit.