[Article updated on 19/09/2023]
To stock up on vitamins and boost your body, what if you put autumn fruits and vegetables on the menu! Each month, its strength!
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Why should you eat seasonal vegetables and fruits in autumn?
1- To benefit from their nutritional benefits:
Nature is well done: at the end of summer, as soon as the school year begins, our body is lacking nutrients and vitamin C. And that’s good!
Autumn vegetables are rich in minerals like leafy vegetables (spinach, sorrel, chard, fennel, etc.) which are rich in magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, and calcium, but also certain fruits. such as kiwi, rich in magnesium, citrus fruits, rich in calcium, bananas – rich in potassium.
Vitamins A, C, D and E are also found in certain autumn vegetables such as zucchini, pumpkin, pumpkin, leeks, etc.
Enough to have energy and concrete defenses!
2- Seasonal fruits and vegetables are tastier:
They have reached maturity naturally… and are therefore full of different flavors and full of nutritional benefits (unlike fruits which have ripened during transport, for example).
3- To support short-local circuits:
Everything is connected. By favoring fruits and vegetables that have not crossed the planet (or even the country), we reduce pollution, they have more vitality and taste, but we can also help support small local producers whether by purchasing directly from the farmer or by monitoring the origin of those purchased in supermarkets and limiting your carbon footprint. Ready to enter the virtuous circle?
Vegetables and fruits in autumn
In October, we are well and truly in the heart of autumn!
And we take advantage of the Halloween party to put pumpkin and squash on the menu, which are also tasty and balanced in pumpkin pie so velvety!
We also have : Chard, beetroot, broccoli, carrot, rutabaga, pumpkin, squash, celery, spinach, fennel, lettuce, corn, onion, parsnip, leek, pepper, potato, pumpkin, pumpkin, radish, Jerusalem artichoke, porcini mushroom, button mushroom, chard, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and Brussels sprouts, squash, watercress, endive, spinach, fennel, lettuce, corn, turnip, onion, pumpkin, salad. And also: lavender, chives, coriander, sage and finally parsley.
And on the fruit side: Avocado, banana, chestnut, lemon, quince, fig, tomato, grape, plum, apple, pear, papaya, walnut, hazelnut, persimmon, kiwi, tangerine, blackberry, medlar, coconut, blueberry, walnut, vine peach, pear, apple, plum, quetsche, as well as grapes.
In November, you can find:
Vegetable side: Carrot, cabbage, squash, celery, endive, pumpkin, pumpkin, spinach, porcini mushroom, button mushroom, Jerusalem artichoke, potato, rutabaga, leek, parsnip, lamb’s lettuce, fennel, radish…
Fruit side: Pineapple, banana, avocado, lemon, clementine, pomegranate, persimmon, tangerine, walnut, orange, papaya, apple, pear, chestnut, date, passion fruit, grapefruit…
The best fruits and vegetables to buy in December
December marks the approach of the end-of-year holidays… and some rather rich meals!
To compensate or anticipate, we rely on seasonal vegetables to fill up on flavors and vitamins. If they are not really the stars of traditional Christmas or New Year’s Eve recipes, we should innovate a little by inviting them to our holiday tables!
Vegetable side: Cabbage, pumpkin, squash, celery, lamb’s lettuce, onion, leek, potato, beetroot, yam, chicory salad, carrot, shallot, mushroom.
Fruit side : Clementine, date, kiwi, tangerine, orange, walnut, pear, apple, grapefruit, pineapple, walnut, Brazil nut, avocado, pomegranate, kiwi, passion fruit lychee, chestnut, orange, papaya, lemon.
=> Depending on your state of fatigue, adapt the method of preparation, eat them raw or cooked (if you are tired, bloated, etc.).
Here are plenty of good reasons to take advantage of the strengths that nature offers you through autumn vegetables and fruits!
To consume without moderation ! (Adapt to your transit all the same)