Buying seasonal products allows us to take advantage of all their nutrients, which will also give us greater flavor and properties, and save on the shopping cart. 👍
October is one of the months where buying seasonal vegetables is most attractive. They change flavors, textures, colors, smells… and they fill the house with healthy foods that prepare the body for the change in temperature. 💪
The vegetables of the month of October are:
🍴 Beet
It is an edible tuber popular in salads, both for its root and its young leaves. Among its many benefits is that of reducing hypertension and cleaning the arteries, reducing the possibility of cardiovascular accidents such as heart attacks or strokes.
It is a valuable source of a wide variety of nutrients, including carbohydrates or fiber (3.1 grams per 100 grams of the product). In addition, beets also stand out for their folate content, which is important for normal cell development.
🍴 Pumpkin
Pumpkin acts as a digestive balm thanks to its anti-inflammatory effect on the stomach and intestines. In addition, it is considered cleansing and, if eaten regularly, helps regulate blood sugar.
The carbohydrates in pumpkin are assimilated slowly and do not cause glucose highs and lows. Don’t forget the seeds: they are rich in magnesium and zinc.
🍴 Chard
Swiss chard is packed with protein, fiber, iodine, iron, potassium, magnesium, folates, vitamin C and vitamin A. Swiss chard is a food of high nutritional value and low calorie intake. It constitutes an excellent supply of soluble fiber that favors intestinal transit and prevents constipation.
🍴 Radish
Radishes are made up of a large percentage of water. This means that, in addition to being low in calories, they keep the body hydrated and help eliminate toxins. Radishes favor not only the digestive system, but also the kidneys, gallbladder, liver and the circulatory system in general.
They have the property of reducing airway congestion. So radishes are indicated for people suffering from asthma, sinusitis or bronchitis.
🍴 Sweet potato
The properties of sweet potatoes are very similar to those of potatoes since both are energy foods whose main nutrient is carbohydrates.
The sweet potato, being sweeter, it is true that it contains a little more intrinsic sugar than the potato and does not provide any fat. In addition, it is a source of fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, highlighting the potassium that helps us in the proper functioning of the muscles and the nervous system, as well as vitamin C, folates and vitamin E.
Nature offers us a variety of foods that, if we take advantage of them well, allow us not only to eat healthily, if it is the optimal moment they will be tastier, with greater nutritional benefits. And, in addition, they will be cheaper, since there may be an excess in some cases. 🙋♀️