The vegetables that are in season in California during this month of February are:
Arugula • Asian vegetables • Asparagus • Beets • Bok choy • Broccoli • Broccoli rabe • Brussels sprouts • Cabbage • Carrots • Cauliflower • Chard • Chicory • Collards • Cress • Dandelion greens • Endive • Fava greens • Fennel • Garlic • Green Garlic • Horseradish • Jicama • Kale • Kohlrabi • Lambsquarters • Leeks • Lettuce • Mushrooms • Mustard greens • Nettles • Onions • Orach • Parsnips • Pea shoots • Potatoes • Radishes • Rutabagas • Scallions • Shallots • Spinach • Sprouts • Sunchokes • Turnips
The vegetables and fruits to eat during the month of March can be found at this link at the chart provided.
When shopping at the local supermarket for your vegetables be sure to buy the vegetables that are from California or nearby. Avoid the temptation to buy available vegetables that are out of our season, yet growing in other countries. I have been told many times to eat the vegetables (and foods) that are in season for the region in which I live. I have found the health of our family and my personal health to increase in stability when I provide our family with the nutrition from these vegetables that are in season.
Here are a few links to better your knowledge about eating seasonal:
Eight Reasons to Eat Local Foods
The Healthy Benefits to You of Eating Fruits and Vegetables In Season
Recipes with Vegetables for kids
A balanced meal is the best meal, adding vegetables to your kids' diets will create the daily nutrition they need to function in school and in daily activities.
Eat Well!
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