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It’s so important to eat seasonally, and as consumers we play a big role in supply and demand. Over the years, suppliers have worked hard to get us produce all year round, either importing it from other countries, using produce that’s been kept in cold storage all year or growing it out of season. We want to be able to eat certain foods all year round but the problem with purchasing produce like this is that it’s not only more expensive (ever try to buy a punnet of berries or an avocado out of season?), it’s also lower in nutrients as the food has had to either travel thousands of kilometers to reach you, or has been sitting in storage for months. And by the time it goes from your fridge, to your plate, and then broken down and digested, it’s nowhere near as nutritious as when it was first picked.

Reduce your impact on the environment and increase the goodness you’re getting out of your produce by purchasing local and seasonal produce when possible. See below for some fruits and veggies that are currently in season, as well as a delicious recipe celebrating a few of these Autumn goodies!

Fruits

Apple, avocado, banana, blackberries, kiwi, lemon, lime, mandarins, oranges, pears, persimmon, plum and rhubarb.

Vegetables

Asian greens, beans, beetroot, Brussels sprouts, carrots, eggplant, fennel mushrooms, parsnip, peas, potatoes, pumpkin, radish, silverbeet, spinach, squash, swede, turnips and zucchini.

Maple Sesame Carrots

(Vegan, Dairy Free, Gluten Free)

Ingredients

1 bunch organic carrots (choose the mixed ones for a wider variety of nutrients)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon GF tamari

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Method

  1. Pre-heat oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
  2. Trim tops off of carrots (save these to make pesto with to reduce wastage), and halve the carrots lengthways.
  3. Toss the carrots and remaining ingredients together and arrange on a baking tray.
  4. Roast for 15-20mins, until carrots are golden and caramelised.

Written by Laura Phongsavath

Holistic Nutritionist at pH Clinic Manly

Laura is a qualified Nutritionist, registered with association ATMS. She is a firm believer of food as medicine, and has a passion for gut health and women’s health. You can find her, and other holistic therapists at pH Clinic Manly, a multi-modality health clinic that specialises in gut health and natural medicine.

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Radha Vine

Yin | Restorative | Yoga Nidra

Radha is a spiritual aspirant and yoga teacher with over 30 years of practice and teaching, rooted in the Satyananda Yoga tradition. She offers a gentle, embodied approach to every yoga class— including asana, pranayama, meditation, and philosophy — guiding students to explore presence, ease and awareness within their own body, mind and spirit.

Her work as a somatic practitioner naturally flows into her teaching. Drawing on private clinic healing sessions, Radha helps students tune into their bodies and individual needs bringing a compassionate and responsive energy to every class.

Through her life as a mother, mentor, and lifelong student of yoga, self‑study, and spiritual growth, Radha brings warmth, curiosity, and presence to her teaching. She encourages students to move mindfully, feel fully, and connect with their own inner strength, creating a safe and welcoming space for exploration and growth.

Olivia Kerr

Vinyasa | Pilates

Olly has been teaching and practicing yoga on the northern beaches for the past 10 years. She loves teaching and being part of the yoga community and is grateful for the friends, connection and lessons that she has gained along the way. 

Olly is passionate about helping people to move their bodies in a way that is wise and intuitive to them. She believes that movement is medicine and with each class her intention is for students to connect deeply to their body, mind and breath using strong but simple movements.

Olly is also a Chiropractor and has had experience working with people of all ages from all walks of life. During Olly’s chiropractic education she has extensively studied movement, physiology and the nervous system. She loves incorporating her knowledge into thoughtful movement practices. She is trained in Pilates, Vinyasa and Yin.

 

Elise Griffin

Vinyasa | Strength + Soul

With over 17 years of personal yoga practice and a strong background in the fitness and wellness industry, Elise brings a depth of experience, intelligence, and embodied understanding to her teaching. With a Bachelor’s degree in Sport & Exercise Science and more than a decade working as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and movement coach, Elise bridges the gap between strength, mobility, and mindful movement.

Elise discovered yoga as a powerful complement to her athletic training, and over time it became a central pillar in how she moves, lives, and connects. Her approach is informed by both science and lived experience, blending functional strength, breath awareness, and fluid sequencing. Her classes invite students to feel strong, capable, and supported – meeting their edge with curiosity rather than force.

Elise is deeply passionate about the way yoga supports not only physical health, but nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and connection. Her classes offer a space that encourages students to build trust in their bodies and confidence in their practice.

Above all, Elise is committed to creating a welcoming environment where students can deepen their relationship with movement and carry the benefits of their practice beyond the mat and into everyday life.

Jess Verdier

Yin | Vinyasa | Pilates 

Jess is a Yoga and Pilates instructor with a passion for helping people move well and feel supported in their bodies and lives.

With an active background and a long-standing love for yoga and Pilates, Jess’s teaching blends functional movement, mindful awareness, and breath-led flow. Her classes are thoughtfully designed to build strength and mobility while also creating space to slow down, reconnect, and regulate the nervous system.

Jess is known for her calm, grounding presence and inclusive teaching style. She encourages students to trust their own intuition, honour their energy, and meet themselves with compassion, both on and off the mat. Her intention is to support students in feeling strong, steady, and more at home in their bodies.