02/07/2025
Just because it’s in season… doesn’t mean it’s good for you.
Eating seasonally is one of the easiest ways to boost your energy, improve digestion, and support long-term health.
But there’s a common mistake I see far too often:
People assume that if a food is in season, it must be healthy.
Let’s take a closer look at some popular seasonal foods:
🥄 Tomatoes
Yes, they’re everywhere right now. But as nightshades, their skins and seeds contain lectins — plant compounds that can upset your gut and cause fatigue or inflammation.
✅ Top tip: Peel and deseed before eating — or skip them altogether.
🍑 Peaches
They’re sweet and juicy, but many are now much larger than they used to be — which means more sugar.
✅ Top tip: Enjoy one, but consider sharing it!
🥒 Zucchini (courgettes)
Technically a fruit, not a veg — and also high in lectins if the seeds and skin are left on.
✅ Top tip: Peel them or opt for zucchini blossoms — light, tasty, and perfect stuffed with soft cheese and drizzled in olive oil.
🫐 Blackberries & raspberries
These are in season right now, and they’re brilliant: low in sugar, high in fibre, and packed with antioxidants that support your gut and brain.
✅ Top tip: Buy them fresh, local, and in season for the best taste and nutrition.
🐟 Wild salmon
This is its true season!
✅ Top tip: Look for wild Alaskan salmon. Avoid “organic” labels — they’re usually farmed and grain-fed. Also, avoid salmon with thick white stripes (a sign it’s been farm-raised).
🫒 Olive oil
A summer must-have! It pairs perfectly with seasonal foods and is full of polyphenols that support digestion, energy, and even joint health.
✅ Top tip: Use liberally — salads, fish, roasted veg, anything!
Remember: Eating with the seasons only benefits your health when you know what to choose — and how to prepare it.
Which of these summer swaps are you already doing?
Share below — I’d love to know.
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