Food that is in season is more likely to be fresher and consuming foods closer to harvesting can be higher in nutritional value. When foods are stored for a longer time, their vitamins and anti-oxidants can also decline.
Benefits:
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High nutritional value: Seasonal fruits and vegetables that naturally ripen in the sun are fresher and have the highest amount of nutrition, antioxidants and phytonutrients.
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Fresher and tastes better.
Cost effective.
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Helps in providing natural nutritional need.