Seasonal Guide

In many parts of the world, winter, spring, summer, and fall have relatively different temperatures. This calls for different foods since differences in weather give us different crops. Mother Nature gives us what we need to be our healthiest selves during each season. For example, we get squash and potatoes in the fall to help our bodies warm up as we enter colder weather and sprouts in the spring to cleanse ourselves after winter.

Summer provides lots of fresh, high-water-content fruits and vegetables to hydrate our bodies and replace lost fluids when we’re faced with high temperatures that cause us to sweat a lot.

Now I’m going to give you an overview of each season. Keep in mind, depending on where you live, your seasonal foods will vary. Use a sustainable online source to see what’s in season for you at any time.

Spring

• New beginnings
• Cleaning out the home
• Cleansing the body and mind
• Leafy greens and sprouts
• Fruit and vegetable juices

Suggestions:

• Citrus
• Avocado
• Asparagus
• Zucchini
• Seafood

Summer

• Laughter and fun
• Vigorous exercise
• Sweating
• Raw fruits and vegetables
• Hydrating liquids and foods

Suggestions:

• Celery
• Berries
• Watermelon
• Tomatoes
• Snap peas

Fall

• Productivity
• Communication
• Rest
• Yoga and qigong
• Less fruit

Suggestions:

• Pumpkin
• Nuts
• Mushrooms
• Kale
• Cabbage

Winter

• Introspection
• Time with loved ones
• Rest
• Minimal fruits
• More cooked foods than raw foods

Suggestions:

• Protein and carbohydrates
• Deep sea fish
• Seaweed
• Chestnuts
• Miso