Eating seasonally is not a new concept, but it is a concept that more people should embrace. Many restaurants have seasonal menus, prioritizing the produce they can get during the given season. Most people have access to all sorts of produce items all year long because of importing. The reality is that different foods grow better at different times of the year, which affects its peak harvest season.

Have you ever noticed that strawberries and melons just taste better in the summer? Sweet potatoes and parsnips thrive in the fall and things like asparagus, spinach, turnips, carrots, kiwi, plantains, and more thrive in spring. We believe that you should get your hands on as many seasonal produce items as you can before the season ends. Plus, eating seasonally means that the fruits and vegetables you eat have a higher nutrient content. That is because produce items are richer in nutrients during peak ripeness. 

Eating seasonally is also a more sustainable way to live. It is a small effort you can make to lower the environmental toll associated with food transportation. You can easily purchase seasonal produce locally, either from farmers’ markets or local grocery stores. Lastly, eating seasonally can benefit your wallet, as in-season produce items tend to cost less than when those items are out of season and have to be imported from far away places that can grow them year round. 

Spring Cleansing Green Smoothie

Enhance your spring cleansing efforts by blending up this green smoothie, which contains enzymes that help to enhance digestion.

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Seasonal Spring Fruit Salad

Craving a light, sweet fruit salad that’s versatile enough to go with any meal? This combination of seasonal fruit is exactly what you want!

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Green Goddess Spring Salad

It’s officially spring, which means that it’s time to enjoy as much fresh produce as possible! Indulge in this herbaceous green goddess salad.

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Raw Collard Spring Rolls

Fill up on these vibrant, raw vegan collard spring rolls with a deliciously addictive almond butter dipping sauce.

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Spring Salad With An Avocado Dressing

Spring into flavor with this crunchy salad that’s tossed in a smooth and deeply rich, vibrant avocado pesto dressing.

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Vincent Stevens

Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.