Seasonal produce is one of the greatest gifts nature provides us. Yet with our global economy that allows us to import fruits and vegetables from around the world and different climates, most of us have lost touch with what eating seasonally even means. I’m not exempt from this – just a couple of years ago, before I really got into holistic health and nutrition, I had no idea what fruits and vegetables were popping out of the ground when. And the prospect of learning seemed a bit overwhelming. But since then I’ve started paying more attention, started my own home garden, joined a CSA, and learned about the many health and environmental benefits of eating with the seasons. And I can say I do feel more in balance as a result. Now when I have cravings for citrus in January and strawberries in June, I feel good about it, because my body seems in touch with what it needs. (And, I don’t feel bad about wanting nothing to do with salad throughout the winter!).
Tomorrow I’ll be speaking at the Cleveland Foodbank about the importance of eating seasonal produce. The Cleveland Foodbank is lucky to receive tremendous amounts of Ohio produce that it then disperses to areas that are in-need. If you’re a member of an agency that works with the Cleveland Foodbank, this workshop is open to you! I’ll talk about what it means to eat seasonally, discuss some of the many health and environmental benefits of eating this way, and provide some recipes along with a cooking demo and tasting. Hope to see you there!