Six Healthy Must-Have Foods for Fall
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
The air is crisp and the days are shorter—it’s fall! And this means a new array of health-boosting foods in the produce department. Enjoy these six must-eat fall foods for better health.
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Jack of the Lantern
For many families, it’s a Halloween tradition to carve Jack o’ lanterns to display outside the home. Whether spooky or silly, the glowing faces carved into pumpkins are a regular sight this time of year. But how did the tradition get started? Did you know original Jack o’ lanterns weren’t even pumpkins!
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Show Some Pumpkin Pride
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
In addition to their traditional appearance on your front porch around Halloween, pumpkins should be part of your daily fare this time of year. Loaded with scads of health-boosting nutrients, pumpkins are fall’s “superfood,” whether fresh or canned!
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Persimmon, Please
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
Persimmon season is officially a go. If you haven’t tried one of these sweet, sumptuous fruits yet, October through December is the perfect time to take a bite.
Looking for the perfect persimmon recipe? Try Persimmon Cookies, one of our favorites.
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An Apple a Day
Health Notes from Dr. Liz
The old adage, “an apple a day keeps the doctor away,” is closer to the truth than you might think. These crisp fall fruits come packed with health-boosting nutrition and easily fit into your daily diet. Eat an apple a day for...
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Do you Know Why Apples Float?
Fun Facts About Apples
Fall signals the return of apple season, and in fact, the months of September, October and November are National Apple Months. Let’s celebrate with some fun facts — and, of course, by biting into a crisp and delicious apple today!
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Check Out these Late Summer Gems
Local Summer Squash
We might be well into late summer, but the bounty of the season just keeps on coming in Northern California. Now is the perfect time to check out the local summer squash available in our produce department: we have yellow crookneck, zucchini and eightball varieties on hand that are super-delicious this time of year.
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Belly Full of Tomatoes
Full Belly Farms Heirloom and Cherry Tomatoes
Hot summer days, cooler air at night … the climate in the Capay Valley creates the perfect growing conditions for tomatoes, and now that we’re well into late summer, we’re reaping all the rewards. Our produce department is packed full of delicious gems from Full Belly Farms, from gorgeous heirloom tomato varieties, to crisp, juicy cherry tomatoes just waiting to jump into your salad bowl. Take home this great tomato tip we learned from our friends at Full Belly Farms: tomatoes don’t like to get too cold, so don’t stick them in the refrigerator unless they’re getting over-ripe.
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Hydrating Produce
Health Notes by Dr. Liz
Summertime calls for cooling off and hydrating! Eating a healthy dose of fruits and veggies is an easy and delicious way to boost hydration during the summer months. Fresh fruit and veggies can supply about one fifth of your daily fluid needs. Some fruits and veggies are particularly hydrating given their high water content and rich supply of potassium, which plays a big role in body fluid balance.
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Health Notes from Dr. Liz: Micro Greens
Basil, Cilantro, Kale, Rainbow Mix and Gold Pea Shoots
These tiny seedlings are BIG on health-boosting nutrition. Compared to the mature versions of kale, basil, cilantro and other greens, micro greens boast anywhere from twice to five times the levels of phytonutrients, which are believed to ward off age-related ailments such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease, and they’ve also been shown to protect heart and eye health. Use micro greens in salads, stuff them into sandwiches and wraps, or use them to top tacos — then sit back and enjoy the huge health benefits!