A lot of people hear the word “seasonal” and immediately picture summer markets full of berries and tomatoes. But the colder months have their own kind of magic. Winter produce is hearty, earthy, and surprisingly versatile.

Eating healthier does not always mean reinventing your kitchen or giving up your favorite foods. A lot of the time, it is about making small swaps that add more nutrients, more flavor, and more energy to your day without making your meals feel like “health food.”

When we think about Thanksgiving, most people imagine abundance. Turkeys, pies, long grocery lists and leftovers for days. But for many families, this holiday shines a light on the pressures they feel all year long.

People talk about SNAP like it’s an abstract acronym, something far away in government buildings. But when you see it up close, it’s not abstract at all. It’s a lifeline. It’s dinner on the table. It’s the difference between “we’ll figure something out” and “we’ll eat tonight.”

Here’s what drives me nuts: we’ve got leaders promising “Make Our Children Healthy Again” while kneecapping the programs that actually helped get real food onto lunch trays. Talk tough about “poisoning our kids” with ultra-processed stuff, then slash the funding that connected schools to actual farmers? That’s not reform, it’s whiplash.

The more I’ve learned about nutrition and how our bodies actually use energy, the clearer it’s become that health isn’t something you buy back at the gym... it actually starts with what’s on your plate.

As someone who started out baking allergy-friendly cookies, I’ve seen how food connects us. Seasonal eating is one way to stay connected, not just to our health, but also to our communities, the planet, and the traditions of cooking that remind us food is meant to nourish and bring people together.

When people talk about mental health, food isn’t usually the first thing that comes to mind. But the truth is: what we eat really does play a role in how we feel.

Did you know that in the U.S., nearly 40% of food goes uneaten? That’s almost nearly half our food being thrown away, and often just because we didn’t get to it in time, didn’t store it properly, or maybe just forgot it was there!

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