Seasonal vegetables: here’s the list of winter vegetables!

The winter season can sometimes discourage us from eating our daily 5 portions of fruit and vegetables.

We often feel that we lack variety, that we limit ourselves to the same products, and outside of soup, it can be difficult to find inspiration!

Eating in season is child’s play in summer, but becomes much more difficult when the cold sets in.

However, winter vegetables are rich in flavor, beneficial to health, and offer a host of culinary possibilities! Here’s a closer look at the list of vegetables that can survive even under a blanket of snow.

Why choose seasonal vegetables?

• Eating in season means preserving vegetable quality

Growing a vegetable according to its seasonality helps improve its nutritional and taste qualities.

Vegetables grown outdoors have a higher mineral and vitamin content than those grown in greenhouses. What’s more, the latter tend to be less tasty.

• Eating in season is more economical

Seasonal produce is often much cheaper, because it’s not grown in heated greenhouses, and can be grown close to home! Once harvested, they are quickly consumed.

« As a result, they don’t need to be stored in cold storage, and generally don’t travel far. All of which means lower costs and a lower final price, » adds Manger Bouger.

• Eating in season means more culinary discoveries

Eating in season not only saves you money, it’s also an opportunity to rediscover the good taste of some sometimes forgotten products.

« Eating in season sometimes allows us to discover new foods, fruits and vegetables that we’re not used to eating or that we wouldn’t have thought of. It’s a good way to vary your diet and enjoy discovering new flavors, » explains Manger Bouger.

Winter vegetable calendar