While the idea of legislating against out of season fruit and veg may seem a little over the top, the reasoning behind Ramsay's appeal for radical action is sound. With food prices rising along with the price of gas, it makes sense to make the most of cheaper seasonal produce that can be grown locally. Such measures also make environmental sense, reducing the impact of high-energy food production methods, and the fuel consumption and emissions caused by its transportation.
"I don't want to see asparagus in the middle of December. I don't want to see strawberries from Kenya in the middle of March. I want to see it home-grown," says Ramsay. "Fruit and veg should be seasonal. Chefs should be fined if they don't have ingredients in season on their menu."
The Daily Mantra couldn't agree more. Food grown locally, and in season is better for the environment, and better for your health and palate, since food that is force-grown and transported over long distance loses both flavor and nutritional value.
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Further healthy eating reading:
Vitamins Are No Substitute For Fruit And Veg, And May Increase Mortality
Organic Food Really Is Better So Stock Up On The Top 5 Essentials
The Far-Reaching Benefits of Vegetarianism
Sugar Is The Heroin Of The Masses: Dr. Barnard Gives Advice On How To Kick The Habit
Right Now, Less Cow
