Eating foods out of season has become a common habit, but that does not make it the best choice. Nature has its own times, and respecting them brings concrete benefits: for our bodies, the environment and even our wallets.

Why choose seasonal products?

Choosing seasonal foods grown in your local area means consuming fruits and vegetables:

• more flavorful and ripe to the point
• richer in nutrients
• less treated
• more sustainable.

 

More savings, less waste

Seasonal produce tastes better, costs less, keeps longer as it is picked at the right time, and is less likely to be wasted.

More variety, more health

Respecting the rhythm of the seasons also helps us to naturally vary our diet, a fundamental principle for health.

Each season offers us new ingredients to rediscover:

• Pumpkin, cabbage and chestnuts in autumn
• Citrus fruits, fennel and savoy cabbage in winter
• Asparagus, peas and strawberries in springtime
• Zucchini, tomatoes, peaches and apricots in summer

This alternation makes it possible to experiment with different tastes, prepare creative dishes and improve nutrient intake, following the physiological needs of each season.

 

The benefits of seasonality at a glance

• More flavor and quality
• More available nutrients
• More variety on the table
• Less cost and waste
• Increased sustainability.
  

 

An invitation to rediscover the natural rhythm

Following seasonality is not a renunciation, but an opportunity to eat better, save money and respect the environment.
It is also a way to reconnect with the earth, time and its cycles, making every meal an opportunity for wellness and awareness.

 

by dietitian Alessandra Zanini