Today, almost all foods are available to us in the supermarket all year round - whether in season or not. For example, you can buy tomatoes 365 days a year. All berries or exotic fruits are placed on supermarket shelves or flown in from distant countries through human assistance. This means: If you want to eat seasonally, you should always keep an eye on the origin and therefore the regionality. Eating seasonally and regionally represents a sustainable diet that conserves important resources on our planet.
Reasons for a seasonal diet
Eating seasonally has several important reasons: taste, freshness and of course environmental protection. Because products that are in season not only taste much better, but because they are ripe they also have more vitamins and are therefore healthier. They have a higher nutrient content and are easier to digest due to their higher degree of freshness. Try tomatoes in winter and tomatoes in summer - there's a world of difference: watery, tasteless tomatoes vs. sweet, fruity tomatoes in summer. Flavors can develop better through optimal growth and ripening conditions and are not harvested too early like imported foods. After harvesting, they are consumed promptly and therefore have a much fresher taste. In addition, the environment is happy with a seasonal diet. Due to the lower resource consumption of grown outdoor products, CO2 emissions are significantly saved. A long transport route to supermarket shelves or resource-intensive cultivation in greenhouses leads to much higher energy and waste expenditure, which in turn has a positive impact on climate change.
Tips - how do you shop seasonally?
There are now more and more offers from regional farmers or startups that have made it their mission to offer regional and seasonal products, which they often deliver directly to your home. It is therefore worth researching on the internet for regional organic boxes or farm shops etc.
Or how about you just pay a visit to the farmer next door and see if you can spot a small farm shop. Of course, weekly markets are also a great opportunity to buy regional and seasonal fruit and vegetables. In the supermarket you should always pay attention to the origin and have a feeling for when products can be grown outdoors.
Our recipe ideas for November
So that you know and get a feel for what is currently in season, we have put together a monthly overview for you with up to 15 selected products. This way you can see directly which foods come straight from the field to your plate in Germany each month. AND of course you can find suitable vegan recipes to cook here. So nothing stands in the way of a seasonal, regional and sustainable diet for November!
We have a power kale salad for you with a nut crunch and delicious bratwurst as well as schnitzel with Brussels sprouts and kale chips 😍 With these two recipes you will get your body fit for the winter and provide it with everything you need to get through the cold season well come. You will be supplied with high-quality protein sources, important vitamins, minerals and fiber as well as healthy fats. The products support your immune system, ensure a healthy metabolism and counteract inflammatory processes in the body. The ingredients also support the natural intestinal function, have a digestive effect, lower cholesterol levels and also have a positive effect on blood pressure. Your recipes for colds and to prevent flu-like infections.