Farmers Market Guide: Autumn Edition

Nourish your body with the help of our Ygeia Farmers Market Guide

As the days get cooler and darker, our bodies naturally crave warmth and deeper nourishment. This season is all about supporting your immune system, energy, mood, and overall wellness through whole, seasonal ingredients that help you feel balanced and cozy from the inside out.

Here are a few nutrients to focus on this season featuring some of our farmers market finds:

– Vitamin C: to boost immunity & help fight off seasonal bugs and colds (Brussels sprouts, apples, and antioxidant-rich pomegranates, citrus, cranberries, cauliflower, broccoli, red cabbage and kale)

– Beta-carotene (Vitamin A): for glowing, hydrated skin and eye health (sweet potatoes, pumpkin, carrots, butternut squash, acorn squash, kabocha squash and red/orange bell peppers)

– Magnesium: to ease stress & support sleep (dark leafy greens like spinach, kale, chard, pumpkin seeds, almonds, black beans, oats, avocado and lentils)

– Fiber: to support digestion & steady blood sugar (apples, squash, sweet potatoes, pomegranates, Brussels sprouts pears, carrots, beets, farro, oats, barley, beans and lentils)

– Vitamin D: to boost immunity and support bone health & mood (salmon, eggs, cheese and fortified plant milks)

– Zinc: to strengthen immune defense & help wound healing (pumpkin seeds, legumes, nuts, whole grains and oysters)

– Omega-3s: to reduce inflammation and support heart, brain & mood health (fatty fish, chia seeds, flaxseeds, walnuts)

Fuel your body with color, comfort, and intention this season – your energy, immunity, and mood will thank you!

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In Good Health,

Maria Stavropoulos, MS RD CDN

Registered Dietitian and Founder of Ygeia Nutrition