As families struggle with the cost of living, experts recommend seeking out seasonal produce to save money.
It could be as simple as swapping out a lime for a lemon, or beans for asparagus; experts say shopping seasonally will save you money on your next grocery bill.
Dr Harray said there were also environmental benefits because when fresh produce was grown in season, there were fewer resources such as irrigation or fertiliser needed, in addition to transport inputs, which ultimately added to the cost at the checkout.Ritchies IGA chief executive Fred Harrison said by learning more about how and when fresh produce was grown, the average shopper could save money at the checkout.
"Eating something soon after it has been grown or picked maximises the nutritional value of the food that you're eating — including vitamins and antioxidants, which reduce over time with light and heat," she said."Eating something that has been naturally grown and not stored for a long time is really at its prime in terms of flavour and taste, so that can enhance people's enjoyment of food.
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