While the fruit and veg aisles in supermarkets don’t seem to evolve from week to week, that doesn’t mean that we should be eating strawberries in December and Brussels sprouts in June.
Our diets should be as distinct as the four seasons, says Bulk.com nutritionist Abigail Roberts, and eating this way, to ensure we consume a diverse menu, will reap the most benefits for our health as well as our tastebuds.
“Seasonal foods are more saturated in nutrients compared to their out-of-season counterparts,” she explains. “They’re allowed to grow naturally and are cropped at the optimal time giving nutrient-dense produce.