Nutrition
Seasonal Micronutrient Variety Rule
The seasonal micronutrient variety rule rotates produce colors by harvest month—delivering folate, vitamin C, and polyphenols in waves, not identical year-round smoothies.
The seasonal micronutrient variety rule rotates food color and species by harvest month so folate, vitamin C, potassium, and polyphenols arrive in waves—not identical smoothies year-round. Each season emphasizes different plants; winter roots and citrus complement summer berries without duplicate powders.
Supplements do not replace produce variety for most healthy adults. Track colors on plates, not every micronutrient number on labels.
Review quarterly, not daily.
Common questions
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Do you need blood tests every season?
Not for most healthy eaters. Clinicians order labs when symptoms or risks appear—seasonal eating is a food pattern, not a quarterly lab protocol.
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