Seasonal Produce: Thanksgiving Edition
There are numerous reasons to enjoy Fall, but Thanksgiving dinner is at the top of our list. Thanksgiving has long been associated with indulging in heavy foods, but when it comes to seasonal fruits and vegetables, try taking advantage of this opportunity to eat wisely. Fresh fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, winter squash, and sweet potatoes are abundant during the fall season and can be used as healthful side dishes or fruit-based desserts. Especially our favorite Thanksgiving vegetable sides are inventive twists on classics that keep our taste buds on their toes. UBF wants their followers to have a wonderful Thanksgiving while also being healthy. So, let's proceed with this blog, where we'll give a shoutout to some healthy Thanksgiving veggies you'll require for your delightful meals.
Sweet Potatoes:
They're a tasty alternative to white potatoes, packed with vitamins B6 and C, nutritional fiber, and beta-carotene. Sweet potatoes don't have to wait until Thanksgiving to be enjoyed. Sweet potatoes can be mashed or baked, but they're also delicious as chips or fries, roasted for a salad or grain bowl, simmered in an aromatic soup or stew, or featured in a pie or dish of muffins.
Cranberries:
Cranberries are high in fiber, low in calories, and packed with vitamins like vitamin C and B vitamins. Polyphenols in cranberries may assist to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. On the Thanksgiving table, cranberry sauce is one of the most beloved sauces. Due to their high vitamin and antioxidant content, cranberries are considered a superfood by many.
Brussel Sprouts:
Roasted, sautéed, fried, shaved, the small cabbage relatives are excellent. They are a great combination over pizza, and layer them in a breakfast sandwich. Brussels sprouts are at their peak until February, but with Thanksgiving just around the bend, they're especially available now. They're available in bags or on their stalks; look for sprouts with heads that are around the same size so that they cook evenly.
Cauliflower:
Another reason to buy cauliflower while it's in season is that this leafy green vegetable is available all year. Make the most of cauliflower's somewhat sweet, mildly nutty flavor by cooking it in a variety of ways: steamed, roasted, pickled, puréed into soups, or tucked into pasta or casseroles, whatever color you choose. If you're trying to cut down on carbs, cauliflower is a terrific healthy alternative that's also delicious.
Potatoes:
Potatoes are high in minerals, antioxidants, and nutrients including vitamin C, B6, and potassium, all of which are necessary for your body's activities. Potatoes also include resistant starch, which may help to manage blood sugar levels, making them an excellent meal choice for persons with insulin resistance. If you eat these mashed potatoes first, you'll be less likely to overeat on Thanksgiving. There's a lot of good in this seemingly innocuous but frequent dish.
I hope you find this blog handy this Thanksgiving. Share your favorite produce @UrbanBodyFix.