What is seasonal eating, and why is it good for me? Seasonal eating is the practice of consuming food that is produced during its natural growing period for the region where it is produced. As the seasons change, so does the volume of produce available to us. Thanks to the health and environmental benefits, seasonal eating is rising in popularity. Benefits of seasonal eating: More Nutritious, More Flavor--Food that is produced in its natural growing period is harvested and eaten at peak ripeness, meaning that it’s fresher, retains more nutrients, and tastes better! For example, winter is the time for