Seasonal Eating
Published on May 28, 2017
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Who am I?
Why Seasonal Eating?
- Local, less expensive, highest nutrients
- Stay in rhythm with nature
- Nourishes body most
- Warms/cools body and digestion appropriately
- Limits processed foods
- Maintains health
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Failing to eat the foods nature provides for
each season can have consequences for health. - Dr. John Douillard
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Food & Your Health
- Food is information
- Helps to maintain balance
- Seasonal remedies (i.e. apples in fall to lubricate lungs, greens in spring to clear mucus).
- Ensures nutritional variety
- Fewer preservatives, things are fresh
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Food Myths
- We need experts to tell us what to eat
- Eating must be done mathematically (calories, weighing, measurements)
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Food and Energy
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Benefits of Seasonal Eating
- Financial: Cheaper
- Variety, diversity
- Keeps body in balance
- Fewer chemicals, additives
- Healthier immunity
- Reduces carbon footprint
How to Manage a Seasonal Diet
- Know what is in season
- Find out what is local
- Plan ahead for seasons
- Buy frozen in the off season
- Have fun!
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Summer Shopping List
- Watermelon
- Cucumbers
- Green Leafy Vegetables
- Green Beans
- Sugar Snap Peas
- Zucchini
- Blueberries and Raspberries
- Peaches and Plums
- Herbs like parsley and cilantro
- Tomatoes
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Grilled Vegetables
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Gazpacho
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Salads
Photo by Indrek Torilo
Creative Salads
Photo by Neven Mrgan
Fun Drinks
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Light Desserts
Photo by Southern Fairytale (Rachel)
