Eat your way through the seasons

Ever thought about where your food comes from? It's easy to forget that farming and harvesting actually happen around a seasonal calendar, ensuring that each food's nutrition and flavours are fully developed. Eating seasonal food is not only healthier but also saves you money, as it's easier to source during that month.

So what should I be looking for? Here's a guide for what seasonal foods to look out for:

Winter ❄️

Spring 🌷

Summer ☀️

Autumn 🍂

Why should I eat seasonally?

• Nutrition: Food that's grown and harvested in its natural season doesn't need to be artificially ripened or heavily preserved. It'll be picked at peak ripeness, ensuring the best flavour and maximum vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Eating seasonally also naturally diversifies your diet throughout the year, ensuring you consume a wider range of vitamins and nutrients that your body needs at different times of the year.
• Cost: Seasonal foods are often cheaper and therefore save you money. When items are in season, they're easier to source, resulting in lower prices in shops and farmers' markets.
• Sustainability: Eating seasonally significantly reduces your 'food miles' - the distance food travels from the farm to your plate. It cuts down on the fossil fuels used for shipping and reduces the need for things like artificial heating and lighting in greenhouses.

Incorporating seasonal ingredients into your cooking not only enhances the flavours in your meals but also ensures you're getting the most natural nutrients from your food. Unleash your creativity and think about how you can eat more seasonally this spring for both your health and the environment 🍎