About a century ago, people knew exactly when it was time to pick fruit or which fruit would grow best in their village. But our modern lifestyle has made us forget a bit about nature.
Seasonal products are those that are consumed or purchased at the time of harvest. Seasonal fruits in Tenerife have enormous benefits and below we want to share them with you:
- Seasonal fruits are fresher, tastier and have more nutrients than those that are out of season. Even if you like to eat mangoes, the ideal time to savor them would be when you can buy them soon after harvest.
- It is believed that eating respecting nature’s cycles and consuming seasonal fruits is not only good for health, but also promotes balance with the planet’s resources and its life forms.
- The nutrient content of foods changes with the seasons. For example, it was found that the nutrient content of milk is different in summers than in winters. This was due to the change in the cows’ diet to fresh plants during the summer. The researchers also discovered noticeable changes in the nutrient content of some plants harvested in summers than in those harvested in winters.
- Pesticides, waxes and preservatives have been added to fruits to preserve them out of season and also to maintain their fresh appearance. Pesticides and preservatives can harm human health and, therefore, eating in season can help prevent these harmful effects.
- When foods are stored or preserved for a long period of time, they lose many nutrients and antioxidants.
- Seasonal produce tastes better. Haven’t you noticed that fruits grown in the garden taste much better than those you buy from a supermarket chain? These mass-produced foods tend to suffer from a lack of flavor. Although selective breeding is done to meet high demands, it only produces tasteless fruits.
- And it goes without saying that fruits in season are cheaper. When a particular fruit is in season, it is available in abundance and can be purchased at a lower price.
In ROOTS MARKET we have fresh seasonal fruits grown in our land, so we invite you to visit us to discover all the variety we have for you. Also, since you are interested in knowing what are the seasonal fruits that are available right now in Tenerife, we invite you to subscribe to our newsletter specialized in healthy products on healthy products, plant care, gardening tips, home decorating ideas and much more from ROOTS GARDEN. We also invite you to know the 29 best air purifying plants.