Vitamins, additives and nutrition BLOG

There’s been a lot of talk lately about eating with the seasons as a way to maximize nutrition and minimize the environmental costs of our foods. Foods that are fresh (i.e., in season) and locally-grown are going to be more nutritious because nutrients degrade during shipping and storage. It’s also better for the environment (and the economy) because the alternative (shipping foods long distances) uses so much energy.

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