Seasonal Grocery Shopping Benefits Your Family All Year Round!
As fall rolls in, it’s the perfect time to embrace seasonal shopping at the grocery store. Not only does shopping this way offer fresher and more nutritious options for your family, but it can also save you money. Fall brings so many delicious fruits and vegetables like pumpkins, apples, squash, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts, all bursting with flavor and nutrients.
Shopping seasonally means purchasing fruits and vegetables when they’re naturally harvested, which means fewer preservatives and better taste. Seasonal items are often more affordable since they are locally sourced and abundant during harvest. What’s better than getting the freshest items at the lowest cost?!
Planning family meals around these seasonal ingredients can also spark creativity in the kitchen. Whether you’re making a warm pumpkin soup, roasting sweet potatoes, or baking a fresh apple pie, fall foods can be comforting, nutritious, and fun to cook with the kids.
Fall School Lunch Ideas:
- Pumpkin and Apple Muffins: A tasty and nutritious treat that packs the flavors of fall into a convenient, lunchbox-ready form.
- Sweet Potato Fries: Bake these in advance for a crispy, healthy side dish that pairs well with sandwiches or wraps.
- Brussels Sprout Slaw: A crunchy, refreshing slaw made with fall’s favorite veggie, perfect for adding some extra crunch to your child’s lunch.
- Apple Slices with Yogurt Dip: Slice up some fresh apples and pair them with a yogurt-based dip for a sweet and protein-packed snack.
- Squash and Turkey Wraps: Use roasted squash and lean turkey in a whole wheat wrap for a satisfying and nutritious lunch option.
So next time you’re at the grocery store, skip the out-of-season fruits and veggies and stock up on all that fall has to offer! Your wallet, taste buds, and family will thank you!
PS: Farmers Markets are a great way to get fresh, seasonal produce AND support local! Looking for more recipe inspo? Check out our Pinterest!