What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Seasonally

Key Takeaways

Seasonal produce is fresher, more flavorful, and typically more nutritious because it ripens naturally before harvest.

Eating seasonally encourages a more varied diet that can support overall health and help the body adapt to seasonal changes.

Fresh, local produce offers the most nutrients, but frozen and canned fruits and vegetables remain healthy choices when local options aren’t available.

Eating seasonally means choosing fruits and vegetables that were just harvested in your area. It’s a practice that supports your health, local farmers, and the environment.

You can find fresh produce in grocery stores year-round. However, when the produce is out of season, it's more likely to be imported and must travel a long distance. The fruits and vegetables may lose some nutrit