I thought it would be cool, once a week (Wednesdays), to post info on foods that are currently in season. I’m choosing foods that are in season bc that’s when they are at their best and peak nutrition. In todays society, I think we take fore-granted the direct access we have to fruits, vegetables, etc. that we wouldnt normally have access to, year round. Our conditioning allows us to see food such as strawberries ( a summer fruit) in our local grocery stores in the dead of winter and not think twice. We have foods shipped from all over so that we can enjoy this precious earths seasonal foods every day of the year.. While this is convenient, this isnt necessarily healthy. Your food loses a lot of nutrients during the shipment process and is often traveling thousands of miles.. From the moment it is harvested, the nutrients start to go “bye bye.” So, if you can help it, try to eat in season. Next, aim for local produce, this supports local farmers AND these foods will have more nutrients (hence NO thousand mile shipment process). Relatively important as well, try to eat organic.. This will ensure youre not getting yucky pesticides and dangerous chemicals along with your beautiful food (be wary of the word “natural” this doesnt necessarily mean organic.) Lastly, you can start your own small organic garden like I have decided to do, to grow your favorite fruits and veggies and minimize store spending. Doing one or all four of these suggestions will result in you getting more from your food.. 

Back to the asparagus…

Asparagus is a spring veggie.. Benefits???

• helps balance insulin levels
• good for your heart
• stimulates milk production in nursing mothers
• high in dietary fiber
• loaded w/vitamin c, betacarotene, selenium, zinc
• anti inflammatory agent
• alkaline
• helps lower blood pressure
• good superfood for balding
• potassium
• Vitamins K, B6, B3, B1, all the other  Bs Lol

There are so many more benefits I did not name… So include more asparagus into your diet, especially this spring.. 

You can finely chop asparagus and add to salads, steam, or my personal favorite, grill.. Yum! Season to taste.. a light sprinkling of sea salt, some lemon juice and garlic often do the trick.

If you decide to boil your asparagus make sure you use the water, as many of the nutrients and antioxidants can be found in such. You can add this water to your smoothies base or use as a facial cleanser (think antioxidants.. our skin loves antioxidants)

SN: the longer you cook or heat food, the less nutrient dense it is… try to get more raw foods in your diet.

Eat Up!!

I think ill stick to Winner Food Wednesdays.. Let me know what you guys think 🙂