Eating Seasonally and Locally

Eating Seasonally and Locally

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Why should we eat/buy local produce?

Reasons to buy/eat locally

• Better for the environment

• Better for your body

• Better for our economy

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What is the difference between farmers markets and the grocery store?

Farmers market VS Grocery store

Farmers market: produce is seasonal. It is fresh and delicious and gives the truest flavors.

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Grocery store knows no season and is simply not the reflection of the cycles of nature in your region.

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Name some fruits and vegetables that are grown locally in BC

Fruits we grow locally:

• Apples

• Pears

• Plums

• Berries

• Peaches

• Nectarines

• Grapes, etc.

Vegetables we grow locally:

• Tomatos

• Carrots

• Potatoes

• Beans

• Onions

• Squash, etc.

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Name some fruits and vegetables that ARE NOT grown locally

Non local fruits and vegetables:

• Fruits: Pineapples, coconut, mango, lychee, citrus fruits, bananas, etc.

• Vegetables: Avocados, Cassava, peppers, lemongrass

5 steps to buying local

• 1. Look for the Buy BC symbol when shopping at your local grocery store

• 2. Shop at farmers’ markets

• 3. Visit farms, on-farm markets and local food producers in your community

• 4. Choose B.C. food and beverages at restaurants

• 5. Serve B.C. foods every day, get inspired with delicious recipes featuring local ingredients

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Why should we eat seasonally?

Benefits to eating by the seasons

• Tastes better

• Cheaper

• Fresher with higher nutritional value

• Avoids overseas contaminates

• Supports body's natural nutritional needs

• More Environmentally friendly