When we adjust our diet and lifestyle
to match the season, health promoting digestive microbes dramatically change.
Winter microbes support balanced immunity, digestion, mood, energy, blood
sugar, weight, sleep – and much more.
Winter is the time to slow down,
nourish the soul, and focus on strengthening our immunity. Eating seasonal
fruits and vegetables allows us to do this.
By focusing on foods that build a
healthy immune system, we create a natural defense against unwanted illness,
headaches, digestive issues, and dry skin that can plague us in the winter
months. Cold and flu season becomes less of a worry when our immune systems are
strong.
In winter we want to focus on cooked
foods for their warming effects and eat fewer raw salads, smoothies, and other
uncooked dishes.
We want to favor root vegetables,
winter fruits, cooked whole grains, and warming spices for their balancing and
grounding effects during the colder months.
Winter is also the time to add more
soups and stews, favor roasting and braising, and focus on warming the cold our
bodies can experience when the temperature drops.
Try incorporating more of these foods
into your regular eating routine. Look for recipes that feature these
ingredients, or swap them out for some of the non-seasonal foods that you might
be currently consuming in your favorite meals.
Here is a list of the top produce for winter to help you easily shift
your eating habits to suit the season.
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