Have you ever bit into a strawberry to find the inside is white in colour and lacks flavour? Chances are this strawberry was grown thousands of kilometers from your home. The main reason for this flavourless phenomenon is that the fruit and vegetables which are shipped in from overseas are usually harvested prematurely in order to sustain the long journey around the globe. When produce is picked from their vines or branches before they’ve had a chance to fully mature, the nutritional value ceases to increase. Fruit and vegetables must stay part of their plant in order to receive vital nutrients which the plant is getting from the soil.
Eating local is one of the best ways to make sure you are consuming the most nutrient dense foods available. Food that is grown and harvested locally has the opportunity to acquire its maximum nutrient content before it is available to you. Yes, eating organic is also important to reduce your exposure to dangerous chemicals, but eating locally is a sure-fire way to maximize your vitamin and mineral intake and support your overall health.
