#Seasonal Eating

[sidewalkchemistry]

[the-mountain-life]

the most gorgeous summer CSA box I’ve gotten yet

[whispytears]

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~whispy

[morethansalad]

Why Do I Focus on Food as an Herbalist? | Sidewalk Chemistry

This is one of the manners in which I love working with the plants the most, because you can make your medicine literal tastiness (I don't like to subject myself or anyone else to yucky spoonfuls, hard-to-swallow pills, or any other uncomfortable ways towards healing). Also, this way is an easy way to encourage others into self-care. 

[scalpelfightclub]

Catch me leaning over the sink greedily ripping into the ripest nectarine I have ever eaten like the gals in Yellow Jackets wolfing down Jackie's slow roasted BBQ Corpse Combo meal.

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[gardenwitch13]

Seasonal Eating

So something I'm trying this winter is seasonal eating.

Now you may ask - what is that? it's eating produce that are normally eaten this time of year, either because this is when they are harvested or this is the best time to store them. Winters are usually a time when more red meat is eaten, as well, because farmers/neighbors would cull the herd in the fall and freeze the meat over the winter or certain hunting seasons would be in October/November, thus venison would be stored over the winter.

My personal research shows our bodies used to have a circadian rhythm with seasons (just like days/nights). We used to sleep longer in the winter and be more active in the summer. Our diets used to be based on this has well. We didn't have groceries stores with the same produce year round. We had farmers markets and ate what was harvested at that time for that region. (No shipping folks!). Thus we ate more variety throughout the year.

So cold weather food - root veggies (carrots/potatoes), leafy greens (lettuces) and cold fruit (apples). It's not easy going this route when shopping in a grocery store. It's so easy to grab those strawberries, grapes, and peppers to munch on. (This is based on North America/southern region)

My two dishes thus far following this path have been vegetable beef soup and roasted root vegetables that consisted of potatoes, carrots, and turnips. I found it best to include turnips with potatoes because they have similar color and texture. This is a perfect camouflage for my visually picky eaters in the house.

Winter dishes are usually heavy in nature like soups and casseroles because a warm kitchen is a warm house. Summer dishes are usually light and refreshing as well as quick to cook - don't want a hot kitchen in the hot summer months! The in-between seasons - Spring/Autumn are transitional periods of the upcoming season - so Spring will move to summer foods and Autumn will move to the winter foods and you may be overlapping the foods of the two seasons.

As always, this is based on my personal research/experiences and what I feel is right for my body and my family. I grew up with small gardens and we, as a family, ate more seasonally; this was also for cost effective reasons on the grocery bill. I now live in the southern region of the United States and have based my findings on where I live.

Blessed Be!

[athomewithmrse]

Delicious Spring Recipes: 10 Ways to Enjoy Seasonal Produce

Seasonally eating is not only beneficial for our health and budget, but it also allows us to savour the freshest produce available. By cultivating my own garden, I have learned to adapt my recipes to accommodate the seasonal harvest.

Seasonally eating is not only beneficial for our health and budget, but it also allows us to savour the freshest produce available. By cultivating my own garden, I have learned to adapt my recipes to accommodate the seasonal harvest. This not only adds variety to our meals, but also helps reduce food waste. Crafting simple and delicious recipes from the best that each season has to offer is a…

[lifechangingtips]

What is sustainability in diet?

Understanding the Concept of Sustainability in Diet Sustainable Diet: What It Is and Why It Matters for Our Future Introduction In today’s world, the concept of sustainability extends far beyond environmental conservation; it also encompasses the food we eat. A sustainable diet is not just a trend but a crucial part of ensuring the health of our planet and future generations. In this post, we’ll…

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autumnal chill....featuring the girl

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[whispytears]

Me when a new person follows for positive ed content and encouragement!! Wishing everyone a happy summer. Hoping that the hot season isn’t throwing yalls off too much with recovery!!

🌸 remember you’re not alone!

~whispy

[morethansalad]

Happy Veganuary!! ☺️🌍💚

Is there anyone eating vegan for January, or new at eating more/all plant foods? Gentle reminder that you're always welcome to ask me for any advice.

I have been vegan for hm nearly 10 years now! I just realized how long it's been upon typing this. I eat as nutritionally dense & gut-healthy as I can and I'm not too keen on processed & packaged foods. I had my time with those at a teen and all because that's what I knew (I didn't have deep enjoyment with my food back then). But now that I know better and do better (and want better!), I definitely understand food and nourishment in a new way that brings me peace and joy. It's become the best act of self-love (and by default, earth love) that I perform.