Healing fall food focus:
Steamed Brussels sprouts can provide you with cholesterol-lowering benefits and cancer fighting phytonutrients such as glucosinolates that can be crucial for our health because they are the chemical starting points for a variety of cancer-protective substances.
Try red cabbage because of its added nutritional benefits and its tasty flavor. The rich red color reflects of it’s concentration of anthocyanin polyphenols which may have a number of health benefits such as dietary antioxidants and anti-inflammatory qualities.
Sweet Beets are a unique source of phytonutrients such as Betalains, which have been shown to provide antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and wonderful detoxification support to your body. You can peal a beet, steam it and add it to your dish or you can use it in your vegetable juices for great cleansing support.
Pumpkin and Winter Squash are excellent sources of vitamin A/beta-carotene, vitamin C and fiber. Eating more vegetables and beta-carotene rich foods such as winter squash and avoiding animal products may greatly reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. Pumpkin contains a good amount of potassium which promotes strong bones, increases energy and helps control blood pressure.
Enjoy the wonderful fall foods!
