{"id":15172,"date":"2026-01-31T21:45:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-31T21:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/make-way-for-the-seasonality-of-food\/"},"modified":"2026-04-06T08:57:59","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T08:57:59","slug":"fruit-vegetables-season-autumn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/fruit-vegetables-season-autumn\/","title":{"rendered":"Make way for the SEASONALITY of FOOD !"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Even though nature supplies us with everything we need when it comes to food throughout the year, the concept of the\u00a0seasonality<\/strong>\u00a0has been somewhat shelved due to the hectic lifestyles that many of us are forced to lead.<\/p>\n

This unhealthy behaviour has led us to not pay much attention to when and what we should eat. Fortunately, this trend has been reversed lately thanks to the growing attention to the\u00a0quality of the products we eat<\/strong>\u00a0and the widespread awareness of how food affects our psychophysical health.<\/p>\n

Even though we are used to eating tomatoes and zucchini all year round, how nutritious and healthy can these foods really be in November? Would it not be better to\u00a0prefer the consumption of vegetables<\/strong>\u00a0that grow and ripen during the period in which we find them on the farmer\u2019s market?<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s understand why it is so important to respect the\u00a0seasonality of food<\/strong>\u00a0and let\u2019s see how we can have a\u00a0healthy and balanced diet<\/strong>\u00a0taking advantage of what our beautiful country has in terms of the variety of climate, territory and production it has to offer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The advantages of seasonality<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Although we can find tomatoes all year round, cherries at Christmas and oranges in the middle of summer,\u00a0following the rhythm of the seasons<\/strong>\u00a0allows foods to\u00a0grow and mature in a healthy and natural<\/strong>\u00a0way\u00a0<\/strong>thus making an\u00a0eco-friendly choice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Among the main\u00a0advantages of food seasonality1<\/sup><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It is good for health<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This is the main benefit, seasonality allows our body to\u00a0absorb all the nutrients we need<\/strong>\u00a0at that specific time of year: in summer, fruit and vegetables rich in\u00a0water and<\/strong>\u00a0mineral salts\u00a0<\/strong>(watermelon, melon and lettuce) help against the heat and UV rays, while red and orange foods are rich in\u00a0antioxidants\u00a0<\/strong>(peaches, apricots, tomatoes and carrots); in the winter months nature gives us the fundamental\u00a0vitamin C\u00a0<\/strong>nutrients found in citrus fruits, which help fight against colds and help strengthen our immune system;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It is good for the environment<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Growing products out of season requires the use of greenhouses and consequently\u00a0heating and energy<\/strong>, as well as the use of\u00a0fertilizers and pesticides<\/strong>\u00a0to combat the effects of humidity and the proliferation of bacteria: these are all\u00a0environmental costs<\/strong>\u00a0that are reduced when respecting seasonality;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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t helps us save money<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The price of out-of-season products is always higher than that of seasonal food since the original cost must be added to that of\u00a0greenhouse production\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0maintenance in cold rooms<\/strong>\u00a0to preserve them;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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It preserves the taste of food <\/strong>\u2013 A summer vegetable will not have the same flavour in winter: the degree of ripeness of a vegetable or fruit, besides its nutritional intake, also affects taste.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Changing seasons: what to eat in autumn<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Our bodies are called to adapt to the drop in temperatures and the reduction in daylight hours. The decrease in serotonin levels (the so-called\u00a0feel-good hormone<\/em>), accompanied by the increase of melatonin (substance that regulates the sleep-wake cycle), lead to\u00a0fatigue<\/strong>,\u00a0low spirits\u00a0<\/strong>and a\u00a0weakened immune system<\/strong>. This is not always easy to get used to, but the most difficult side-effects can be fought against with the help of\u00a0seasonal autumnal foods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Here are the main autumn protagonists in the seasonal calendar of\u00a0fruits<\/strong>,\u00a0vegetables<\/strong>,\u00a0legumes and grains2<\/sup><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Pulses<\/strong><\/a>
From lentils to beans, chickpeas to peas, pulses are foods to be eaten freely even in autumn, taking advantage of the energy intake guaranteed by their\u00a0fibre and protein<\/strong>\u00a0content, both as a main dish as well as in combination with other seasonal grains.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Grains<\/strong><\/a>
Among the\u00a0seasonal grains\u00a0<\/strong>to be preferred these months are oats: they are rich in carbohydrates, mineral salts and tryptophan (a precursor of serotonin) which gives us energy and counteracts the autumn blues. Do not forget\u00a0barley<\/strong>,\u00a0spelt<\/strong>,\u00a0millet\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0buckwheat<\/strong>\u00a0too.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Vegetables
\n<\/strong>The best seasonal vegetables<\/strong>\u00a0to put on the table in autumn are\u00a0leafy greens<\/strong>, such as\u00a0chard<\/strong>,\u00a0spinach\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0cabbage<\/strong>: they are full of vitamins, and, in addition to being anti-ageing, they also protect us against seasonal flu. Make way for\u00a0pumpkins<\/strong>, to fill up on minerals (sodium, potassium, iron, magnesium) and vitamins (group A, B and C) as well as\u00a0carrots\u00a0<\/strong>that, thanks to beta-carotene (precursor of vitamin A), have antioxidant properties for skin, heart and eyes. The consumption of\u00a0beets<\/strong>,\u00a0radicchio and radishes<\/strong>\u00a0is perfect against rheumatism and arthritis that worsen when the temperatures drop.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Discover our easy and tasty autumn recipe\u00a0Grain and pulse soup with button mushrooms and rosemary oil<\/a><\/strong>, perfectly suited to the season<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Fruit
\n<\/strong>Oranges\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0mandarins<\/strong>, rich in vitamin C to strengthen the immune system and slow down the ageing of cells, are\u00a0fruits\u00a0<\/strong>that should always be part of an autumnal diet. While\u00a0apples\u00a0<\/strong>help us keep our glycemic index and consequent weigh gain at bay thanks their\u00a0pectin<\/strong>\u00a0content,\u00a0pears\u00a0<\/strong>are good for a healthy gut due to their precious fibre content.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Of course, we at\u00a0Pedon\u00a0<\/strong>also favour the choice of\u00a0seasonal foods<\/strong>, seeing as we have always focused on providing nutritious, tasty and balanced meals. Let\u2019s take a look at some meals from the\u00a0I pronti<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0range, such as our\u00a0grain<\/strong>\u00a0products (Spelt and 7 grains) and the\u00a0Mix<\/strong>\u00a0of grains and pulses (Sorghum and Chickpeas and Chickpeas and whole-grain Spelt), as well as the innovative\u00a0Mix with vegetables<\/strong>, where pulses and grains are accompanied by seasonal and super-healthy\u00a0carrots<\/strong>\u00a0(Spelt and Beans with Peas and Carrots) for a truly perfect union.<\/p>\n

Pulses and grains, with their precious carbohydrates and proteins, are \u201cdefault\u201d ingredients that are ever-present on our tables; our products can also be used to create imaginative and incredibly healthy dishes with\u00a0the addition<\/strong>\u00a0of\u00a0fresh seasonal vegetables<\/strong>. This results in delicious and nutritious recipes that fully indulge in the\u00a0autumnal mood<\/em>: among these are\u00a0Roasted Broccoli and Barley<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Orzotto with Porcini mushrooms and Rosemary Chickpeas<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Even though nature supplies us with everything we need when it comes to food throughout the year, the concept of the\u00a0seasonality\u00a0has been somewhat shelved due to the hectic lifestyles that many of us are forced to lead. This unhealthy behaviour has led us to not pay much attention to when and what we should eat. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15171,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[108],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15172","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-we-surprise-you"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15172","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15172"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15172\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15173,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15172\/revisions\/15173"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15171"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15172"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15172"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15172"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}