Seasonal Foods

Seasonal food is...

• includes food such as meat, eggs, and dairy.

• food that has lots of salt and pepper.

• food that is ready to be harvested during a particular season.

• food that is available all year round.

The benefits of seasonal food are...

• it tastes better.

• it contains more nutrients.

• it is cheaper.

• it is better for the planet.

The way we prepare food changes depending on the season.

• True

• False

Examples of food preparation in summer are...

• Indoor cooking.

• Slow cooked stews.

• Outdoor BBQ.

• Grilled meats.

What are the four seasons in a year?

Each season has different weather due to...

• how close the moon is.

• the way the earth is tilted towards the sun.

• the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere.

• the magnetic force of the planet.

Because the earth is tilted, the North is titled towards the sun in the summer. This means...

• it has no effect.

• Summer days are shorter in the North.

• Summer days are the same in the North and South.

• Summer days are longer in the North.

Examples of non-seasonal foods are...

• Strawberries.

• Meat

• Dairy

• Eggs

Farms use large _________ to control the temperature and grow seasonal fruit and vegetables all year round.

Most of our pineapples come from...

• Costa Island

• Costa Coco

• Costa Rica

• Costa Condo