Eat what is in season

Reboots are not recommended for everyone, and before commencing a Reboot or any other nutritional or dietary regimen, you should consult with your qualified health care provider in order to assess any potential benefits or risks to you with consideration of your personal medical situation.

You should also continue to work closely with your qualified health care provider if you intend to engage in a long-term Reboot.

Our Guided Reboot Programs are not advised for women who are pregnant or nursing. By transporting and storing food, producers go to great lengths to ensure fruit and vegetables stay fresh.

For example , in UK supermarkets, grapes may have been stored for two to six months in countries like South Africa before arriving in the country. In order to stop them from moulding, they are sprayed with fungicide Sulphur dioxide. It is also worth bearing in mind that eating in season as a precaution for your health is nothing new. Ritucharya is a term in Ayurveda, or the ancient Indian science of life, and is all about eating with the seasons.

The key principle of Ayurvedic practice is the concept that our bodies exist in relation to the natural world, and thus being in touch with nature and the elements is key to maintaining well-being.

Read more My eco job: saving ugly fruit and veg from landfill. Every autumn, as the temperatures drop, summer fruit and vegetables begin to die without the protection of glasshouses. This is the time of year to focus on buying and eating root vegetables , such as swedes, parsnips and beetroot. While this process ensures that farmers can meet consumer demand year-round, researchers have found that artificially ripened produce is often not as nutritious or tasty as naturally ripened produce.

Research has also shown that seasonality can affect the nutrition content of other food products as well, particularly dairy products. A U. While the researchers found that the selenium content was not affected by season, they discovered that milk produced in the spring had a higher concentration of iodine than in autumn.

Milk is the most important source of iodine in the U. Have you ever noticed that tomatoes grown in your neighbor's summer garden taste much sweeter than the ones you buy at the supermarket?

Mass-produced produce intended to meet global consumer demand tends to suffer from a lack of flavor. The goal of large commercial farms is to produce a volume of "product" to meet high demand. Unfortunately, quantity and appearance override taste.

Selective breeding favors uniform ripening and shelf life over flavor , leading to lackluster tomatoes and tasteless strawberries.

On the other hand, naturally ripened fruits and vegetables grown and picked in season are typically full of flavor and nutrients. Don't believe me? Take a trip to your local farmers market for a taste. Sticking to local produce can be a great way to help discover what is in season near you. And this combination of seasonal plus local is better for the environment.

Think about it: How far did the pear or eggplant you bought at your local grocery store travel before it was stocked on the shelves? Did it come from your local farmer, did it drive across the country, or did it arrive by airplane? Most of us give little thought to the effects of this long-distance travel on not only the nutritional value of our food and the costs but also the environmental impact, including fuel emissions.

But the fact is, more than half the fruit and almost one-third of the vegetables bought in the U. Consider buying locally grown produce. This is a great way to eat with the seasons. Plus, these foods don't have to travel nearly as far, so the associated fuel emissions and transportation costs are minimal. Added bonus: Buying local helps support your local farmers. To explore seasonal foods in your area and support your community, try visiting your local farmers market, or try joining a CSA community-supported agriculture.

When you visit a farmers market, holistic nutritionist Sara McGlothlin explains, "Not only can you find fresh produce, meat, and seafood at lower prices, but items are almost always organic, and you're supporting local as well.

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