These are spring fruits and vegetables: healthy, tasty and sustainable!

"Eat with the seasons", it is said. But why is that anyway? What are the real benefits of eating seasonal fruits and vegetables!? Well, there are very good reasons for that. Not only are they often fresher and taste better, but they are also an affordable, environmentally friendly and fun way to add more variety to your diet. Read more...

The benefits of spring fruits and vegetables

Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables has several benefits:

1. Freshness
   Seasonal fruit and vegetables are often produced locally and are therefore often fresher than those imported from further afield. This means they contain more nutrients and taste better.

2. Price
   Seasonal fruits and vegetables are usually cheaper than fruits and vegetables that are produced and imported out of season. This is because there are less transport costs and production is easier and cheaper.

3. Environmentally friendly
   Seasonal fruit and vegetables are often produced locally and are therefore better for the environment. Less transport is needed and less energy is used for production.

4. Variation
   Eating fruits and vegetables of the season provides more variety in your diet. Each season has its own fruits and vegetables, giving you more variety to try.

Eating seasonal fruit and vegetables is therefore not only good for your health, but also for your wallet, the environment and your culinary experience.

What are the spring fruits and vegetables in the Netherlands?

In the Netherlands there are different types of fruit and vegetables that are harvested in the spring season. Here are some examples:

Vegetables:

• asparagus
• Radishes
• Spinach
• broad beans
• Beetroot
• Turnip greens
• Leek
• Carrots
• artichokes
• Green peas
• Salad

Fruit:

• Strawberries
• Rhubarb
• Cherries
• Plums
• Apples
• Pears
• Redcurrant
• Black berries
• Blueberries
• Gooseberries

The exact moment of harvesting can vary depending on weather conditions and the region in the Netherlands.

And thus...

Eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is not only good for your health, but also has numerous benefits for the environment and your wallet. By choosing local products, you also support the local economy and reduce the CO2 emissions associated with transport. Moreover, it is a fun way to add more variety to your diet and discover new flavors. So what are you waiting for? Go old school to the nearest market or greengrocer, and discover the delicious flavors of every season!