Eating with the seasons
The base of the crossfit pyramid is nutrition!
Know what to eat and when is all about maximizing deliciousness and impact. Eating what’s in season is a simple way to support performance and recovery. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are harvested closer to peak ripeness, which means they’re often more nutrient-dense and better tasting. Living in the Central Valley gives us access to an incredible variety of fresh produce that can directly support our training. This is my one of favorite part of living here!
Seasonal foods also align with what the body needs throughout the year. Summer produce like berries, melons, tomatoes, and cucumbers supports hydration, electrolyte balance, and recovery in the heat. Cooler months bring squash, sweet potatoes, citrus, and leafy greens, providing carbohydrates for energy along with vitamins and minerals that support immunity and overall health.
You don’t need to overhaul your diet, just be intentional, and use the cheatsheet below! Building meals around what’s in season adds variety, improves micronutrient intake, and helps fuel the work you’re putting in at the gym. Eat with the seasons, recover better, and train stronger.
A List of Fruits & Veggies
January
Fruits
Oranges, mandarins
Grapefruit
Lemons
Vegetables
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Brussels sprouts
Kale, chard, spinach
Carrots
Beets
February
Fruits
Citrus (oranges, lemons, mandarins)
Kiwi
Vegetables
Artichokes (early)
Broccoli
Cabbage
Leafy greens
Leeks
March
Fruits
Citrus (late season)
Strawberries (start)
Vegetables
Asparagus
Artichokes
Spinach
Peas
Radishes
April
Fruits
Strawberries
Cherries (late month)
Vegetables
Asparagus
Spring onions
Lettuce
Fava beans
May
Fruits
Strawberries
Cherries
Apricots (early)
Vegetables
Zucchini
Snap peas
Green beans
Beets
June
Fruits
Cherries
Peaches
Nectarines
Plums
Apricots
Vegetables
Corn (early)
Tomatoes (early)
Cucumbers
Summer squash
Bell peppers (early)
July
Fruits
Watermelon
Cantaloupe
Peaches
Nectarines
Plums
Figs
Vegetables
Tomatoes
Corn
Bell peppers
Eggplant
Zucchini
August
Fruits
Melons
Grapes
Figs
Peaches (late)
Blackberries
Vegetables
Tomatoes
Peppers
Corn
Cucumbers
Green beans
September
Fruits
Grapes
Apples (early)
Pears
Pomegranates (early)
Vegetables
Tomatoes (late)
Squash
Sweet corn (late)
Peppers
October
Fruits
Apples
Pears
Pomegranates
Persimmons
Vegetables
Pumpkins
Winter squash
Sweet potatoes
Broccoli
November
Fruits
Persimmons
Pomegranates
Oranges (start)
Vegetables
Brussels sprouts
Cauliflower
Kale
Spinach
Carrots
December
Fruits
Oranges
Mandarins
Grapefruit
Vegetables
Broccoli
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage
Leafy greens
Beets
