Our generation is lucky: globalisation has allowed us to try a vast array of fruit and vegetables from around the world, in a way that people who came before us simply could not. However, this amazing choice we are now accustomed to comes at a price; since it is no longer considered a luxury: it is an expectation. A lot of the fresh produce we eat comes from so far away, it is often picked a long time before it reaches us, and many of the nutrients have diminished. Also, to meet our growing demand, fruit and vegetables are often forced to grow out of season, meaning that they will not only be lacking in nutrition, but will not taste as good.
Local sourcing
Try and eat fruit and vegetables that are in season and sourced locally. This may take slightly more effort than going to the supermarket, but it is worth it. The produce that grows in your local area is quite often cheaper and is designed for you to eat at that time. Think hunter-gatherer: in the absence of a supermarket, this would be the only food available to you.
If you are looking for fresh produce that doesn't grow in your area; look for stuff that grows on a similar latitude to the place you live. This food would most likely grow comfortably in your area if it was introduced, so it is used to similar conditions to you.
Supplement Wisely
In this series of posts we have been talking about getting the highest levels of nutrients from food. This also applies to supplements. If you are from the northern hemisphere, why would you supplement your diet with a berry from the tropical rainforest instead of a berry that grows in the same conditions that your body is attuned to?
For any more information or links to research on maximising nutrition through climate appropriate food, please contact us through our website at Some Good
Is Your Diet Climate Appropriate: Part I
Is Your Diet Climate Appropriate: Part II
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