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How to Shop for Produce by Season [Infographic]

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Sep 15, 2019

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Did you know vegetables and fruit follow the seasons too? Yes, when you’re buying fresh produce at your local supermarket or farmer’s market, there are different varieties of produce that are blooming that month. While it’s true we can find juicy oranges all year round, it isn’t true that they’re the same type of oranges. When grown and picked at the peak of their season, this seasonal produce not only delights you with an outstanding flavor, but they also pack additional nutritional value they wouldn’t when picked off-season.

So, the next time you buy your fresh produce, use the following guide to help you explore the different vegetables and fruits throughout the year.

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Geraldine is a GR8NESS Contributing Editor who writes about self care, clean makeup and beauty, mental health, and relationships – as well as natural remedies and fitness. She’s a coffee enthusiast with Venezuelan roots, a former ballerina, and the sunscreen patrol. Most of the time, you can find her working on her skincare routine or trying a new dance workout.

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