Saturday, May 12, 2012

Save Money and Eat Healthy with Seasonal Produce

Our food experts at Bytes Café recommend choosing fruits and vegetables that are in season in order to save money and eat healthier. These foods are often fresher because they are available locally, instead of spending several days in transport to get to the produce aisle of your local grocery store. They also have more nutritional value because they are allowed to ripen on the vine. WiseBread.com recommends these veggies for your May meals:
  • okra
  • zucchini
  • rhubarb
  • artichokes
  • asparagus
  • spring peas
  • broccoli
  • lettuce
For a full list of what to eat and when to eat it in the U.S., visit www.wisebread.com/fresh-fruits-and-vegetables-by-the-month.

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