Seasonal Eating for Health & Harmony

Tune into seasonal changes to align food choices with how you want to feel. For example, in the winter, not much is sprouting as the energy descends into the roots so yams, potatos, kale, ginger, carrots, beets, swiss chard can be warm and filling during cold months. Whereas summer produces many vibrant fruits and vegetables that provide cooling and hydration. Mango, pepper, zucchini, watermelon, tomato are great for the hot and humid months.

By eating in harmony with natures cycle and tuning into summer wholefoods, you are supporting your health in a number of ways.

Reducing chemicals: By eating seasonally, you are reducing the need for chemicals and preservatives to keep the food fresh. Freshly picked produce has fewer chemicals, like ethylene, used to artificially ripen fruit.

More nutrients: This also means you are consuming local foods with the most nutrients and flavors. Fruits and vegetables begin to lose nutrients within 24 hours of picking. So the less distance produce has to travel from soil to store to fridge, the more nourishing it will be for your body.  

Greater health support: Lastly, eating in harmony with nature’s cycles and summer produce supports a diverse microbiome, which strengthens immunity, metabolism, respiration and overall health. Indigenous tribes with varied diets exemplify the benefits of this approach.

So, start tapping into your seasonal intuition and eating the right nutrient rich whole foods that sound good to you. Here is a long list of summer foods to consider: Tomato, Cucumber, Pepper, Eggplant, Beans, Peas, Watermelon, Berries, Melons, Pears, Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Grapes, Apples, Mangoes, Bananas, Avocados, Lemons and Limes.