The importance of consuming
seasonal fruit and vegetables is now clear. Both from the point of view of the environment (less travel, less additives, etc.) and from that of health, especially that of our little ones.
Seasonal vegetables are rich in nutritional substances and properties.
The vitamins, mineral salts and enzymes contained in seasonal groceries help the immune system fight seasonal ailments and more.
In addition to this, consuming seasonal fruit and vegetables guarantees more taste and also savings!
Why not involve the little ones, cultivating vegetables and small fruits with them so that they get in tune with the rhythms of nature? We told you about it in
this article. of a Quercetti game that can accompany you on this fun and educational journey.
Have we given you enough reasons to pay attention to the
seasonality of the crops ?
So let's start this month with an appointment that will accompany us throughout the year, guiding us with suggestions for healthier and more aware shopping.
March is a month of transition, some of the
winter vegetables are still found and something that introduces us
to the warm season begins to appear.
Here's what to put on the table during this time:
Vegetables:
- Agretti (friar's beard)
- Wild herbs such as dandelion mustard, poppies, chicory.
- Spinach
- Spring onions
- Beetroot
- Broccoli
- Artichoke
- Leek
- Cauliflower / Savoy cabbage
- Brussels sprouts
Fruit:
