Mediterranean diet or not, eating seasonally can be good for you [Video]

As peak summer approaches in Sicily, Anna Fiannaca prefers the peppers, eggplants and zucchini her brothers grow over the packaged food in the supermarket.Related video above: How to control junk food cravings in order to reach health goalsThe 89-year-old cooks everything from scratch and eats mostly vegetarian. But, she attributes much of her continued good health to adjusting her diet to what is most available throughout the year.”It was just the way of life in Sicily, taking whatever the seasons will give you,” said Fiannaca, who lives near Agrigento.Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is one of many aspects that makes the Mediterranean diet healthy. It also includes an abundance of nuts, legumes, beans and healthy fat from olive oil and fish.But nutrition experts say no matter where you are, buying in-season produce is an easy step toward better eating habits.”Seasonal eating is kind of a pathway to build …