Fresh cucumbers in March, broccoli in May—it sounds convenient, but it comes at a cost. With the start of the spring harvest, it’s worth taking a closer look at the vegetables in our shopping carts: By choosing seasonal and locally grown produce now, we not only help protect the climate but also provide our bodies with fresh, valuable nutrients while supporting local agriculture.

Our performance levels fluctuate, and there are many reasons for this: our physical health, sleep, diet, age, and individual predispositions, among other factors, influence our daily performance curve. The organization Land schafft Leben shows how we can positively influence our performance to really get off to a good start.  

What does a balanced, regional plate look like? Land creates life shows how carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vegetables, and fruit can be combined on a plate—and why it's not just the ratio of the individual components that counts, but also their seasonality, which is good for our microbiome.