Eating vegetables provides wonderful health benefits — and apparently people who eat more fruits and vegetables as part of an overall healthy diet are likely to have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases. Vegetables provide excellent nutrients that is extremely vital for health and maintenance of your body. Most vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and even better cholestrol free. Most vegetables contains potassium, dietary fiber, folate, vitamin A, vitamin E, and vitamin C. Many vegetables are available throughout the year but most have peak seasons when they are most abundant and at their best. Here is a list to show the abailablitlty of vegetables season by season.
SUMMER:
Artichokes
Asparagus
Aubergines
Avocados
Beetroot
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chillies
Corn
Cucumber
Green Beans
Lettuce
Mushrooms
Onions
Peas
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkin
Rocket
Spinach
Squash
Swedes
Tomatoes
AUTUMN:
Asparagus
Aubergines
Avacodos
Beetroot
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts*
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chillies
Fennel*
Green Beans
Leeks*
Lettuce
Mangetouts
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips*
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkin
Radishes
Rocket
Spinach
Squash
Swedes
Sweet Potatoes*
Tomotes
Turnips
WINTER:
Avocados*
Beetroot
Broccoli*
Brussels Sprouts*
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Chillies
Cucumber
Fennel*
Green Beans
Leeks*
Lettuce
Mangetouts
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips*
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkin
Radishes*
Spinach
Squash
Swedes
Sweet Potatoes*
Tomatoes
Turnips
Spring:
Artichokes*
Asparagus*
Avocados
Aubergines
Beetroot
Broccoli
Brussel Sprouts
Cabbage
Carrots*
Cauliflower
Celery
Chillies
Cucumber*
Green Beans
Lettuce
Mangetouts
Mushrooms
Onions
Parsnips*
Peas*
Peppers
Potatoes
Pumpkin
Radishes*
Rocket
Spinach*
Squash
Swedes
Sweet Potatoes
Tomatoes
*Indicates when the vegetable mentioned above is at their best!
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