A PLENTIFUL HARVEST The Healthiest Fall Foods
TESTIMONIALS At October Kitchen, our mission is to provide delicious, nourishing meals. In doing so, we hope to help our clients lead healthy and independent lives. Nothing fills our hearts more than knowing we’ve succeeded in our goal when we hear such kind words from our clients. “October Kitchen is truly a wonderful place and their staff — especially Stephanie — represents them well. I needed a food care package delivered to someone who just had a death in their family and the women I talked to at the restaurant couldn’t have been nicer. They went out of their way to include a note card and ice blanket just in case the recipient wasn’t home. And the food sounds delicious! They even had breakfast muffins and cookies besides cake and pie. I couldn’t be more impressed, as they called me when the food was picked up and I already have an email copy of my receipt. What a refreshing experience — they have my highest regard.” –Sue S. We’re well into the fall harvest and that means there is plenty of amazing produce fresh for the picking. Here are a few of the healthiest harvest options to put on your table this year. Pumpkin Is there anything more “fall” than pumpkins? Their rich orange is the color of the season, they make the best jack-o’-lanterns and pretty soon there will be pumpkin spice in everything! Plus, the nutritional value of this beautiful squash is nothing to scoff at. • Excellent source of vitamin A, which can help improve your vision • Rich in potassium, an electrolyte important to maintaining heart health • 20 percent of your daily recommended intake of fiber Pears Struggling with your sweet tooth this fall? Grab a pear! In addition to being a sweet alternative to artificially flavored candy, pears also have plenty of healthy vitamins and nutrients. • Full of vitamin C, which is great for repairing body tissues • Plenty of copper, which works with iron to form red blood cells • Good source of boron, a nutrient that can help your body retain calcium Cauliflower This overlooked food is full of amazing health benefits. You can use riced cauliflower as a flour alternative to
cut carbs and add nutrients to other recipes. Healthy pizza dough, anyone? • Great source of antioxidants, which can reduce inflammation, boost immune health, and even protect against disease • Packed with nutrients, including fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6 • Only 25 calories per cup Pomegranates Not just for Greek goddesses trapped in the underworld anymore, pomegranates are often passed by because they can be a pain to prepare. But cutting through the thick rind and getting to the juicy seeds inside is well worth the effort when you consider the health benefits. • Rich in antioxidants (three times the amount found in green tea!), which may help improve memory and stall Alzheimer’s disease • High in vitamin C and vitamin E, immune-boosting nutrients that help prevent illness and fight infection • Good source of folate, an acid that helps cells divide properly These are just a few harvest favorites, but there’s almost no end to the delicious, healthy foods available in the fall. Even if you don’t live on a farm, your local grocery store will be overflowing with a bountiful harvest ready to be turned into your next meal. Enjoy!
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