Seasonal and Cultural Eating?

It is believed by quite a number of people, including myself, that we ought to be eating according to what is available in season and also what is accessible within your country of abode. In some countries as we all know, there are four seasons and in others there are two. In warmer climates like in the Caribbean which basically has two seasons, you see a variety of what we call "cool foods" and "heated foods".

Whether the season is more hot or more cold, you need more foods that would essentially make the body more balanced or more alkaline. Therefore, I believe that there is a reason why some foods grow all year, some part of the year and some for a very short time. Due to globalization and improved methods of preservation (not necessarily better), we have access to all sorts of food, all year round. I think the problem comes when we consume all sorts of foods we like instead of what we need.

The other serious issue is eating within your culture and not buying into other people's ways of eating too much. If it "resembles" your country, no problem. There are good health practices wherever you go but I sincerely think eating things that are indigenous to your home is very important. All the fast food that is produced with lots of "unknown components" is detrimental to your health. It is good to stick to what you know because most times, even without a lot of research, these foods  in your culture pack a punch in terms of high nutritional value. We all need to reevaluate how we eat to journey towards better health.