This month for our virtual meeting we welcomed Siddhi Sheth who is a Registered Dietician with ShopRite of Shelton. Siddhi discussed the benefits of eating seasonal produce, tips for finding foods in season and cooking using seasonal items.
We learned that food at harvest time is at peak flavor and freshness. Seasonal produce is also budget friendly, costing less when the produce is in season and more abundant.
In the Spring we need lighter foods, including greens, in the Summer we need foods
with a high water content, including berries, melons, squashes and tomatoes, and in the Fall and Winter we require more fiber for “warmth”, including potatoes, nuts, and citruses.