🍂 Eat With the Seasons: Why Timing Your Food Matters

LIP #203

Sep 05, 2024

Did you know animals eat MORE in summer to prepare for winter? Bears bulk up so they have energy stored when food gets scarce.

Humans do the opposite - we eat light in summer, then overeat heavy foods in winter. This mismatch can make us feel tired and sluggish.

The smarter move? Eat what nature grows each season.

In fall and winter, nature gives us immune-boosting foods packed with vitamin C:

Fermented cabbage (like sauerkraut)
Red cabbage - higher in antioxidants than regular cabbage
Peppers and broccoli - broccoli also contains sulforaphane, which is great for your body
Fresh herbs like basil in summer

The big idea is simple: nature already knows what your body needs. Just pay attention and eat what is growing around you.

Go deeper by watching the full-length Leadership in Practice episode to see the entire discussion in action.

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