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Eat Seasonally, Stay Healthy

Fall Fruits and Vegetables

freshAs the seasons change, so do our sleep patterns, our moods, our habits.

Eating seasonally will keep your mind grounded, your internal health nourished, and your energy strong.

The optimal fruits and vegetables during this season are:

Fruits: Cranberries, Figs, Grapes, Pears
Vegetables: Beetroots, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Chestnuts, French Beans, Kale, Leeks, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Pepper, Potatoes, Pumpkin Seeds, Rhubarb, Spinach, Tomatoes, Turnips

How to Incorporate: Salads, Sides, Smoothies, Soups, Wraps
How to Prepare: Juice, Bake, Saute, Steam, Stew, Raw

Recipe for Wellness: Sari’s Seasonal Soup

gazpachoGazpacho with Avocado Salsa:

Health Benefits: The powerful combination of fresh raw vegetables, garlic, lemon, and lime juices boosts the immune system and the circulation and helps to cleanse the body.

 

Recipe for Gazpacho Soup:
2 1/4 lbs tomatoes, red ripe, seeded, diced
1 cucumber, diced medium
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, diced
1 green chili, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
juice of 1 lime and 1 lemon
a few drops of Tobasco sauce
salt and freshly ground black pepper
a handful of fresh basil leaves
pinch cayenne
1 teaspoon cumin

Recipe for Avocado Salsa:
1 ripe avocado
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 inch piece cucumber, diced
1/2 red chile, finely chopped
Place the tomatoes in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave for 30 seconds, then peel, seed, and chop the flesh
Peel the cucumber, cut in half lengthways, and scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon. Chop the flesh.
Place the tomatoes, cucumber, red pepper, chile, garlic, red wine vinegar, citrus juices and Tobasco in a good processor or blend with a scant 2 cups chilled water, and blend until well combined, but still chunky. Season to taste and chill for 2-3 hours.
Just before serving make the avocado salsa: halve the avocado, remove the stone, then peel and dice. Toss the avocado in the lemon juice to prevent browning then mix with the cucumber and chile.