Walking in Beauty Katie Sharpton

Produce in Season and Their Benefits

By Katie Sharpton BEETS GRAPEFRUIT MANDARIN PERSIMMON CABBAGE GUAVA ONION PINEAPPLE CELERY HORSERADISH PAPAYA RUTABAGA CLEMENTINES KIWI PASSION FRUIT TURNIPS DATES KUMQUATS PARSNIPS

Beets - Reduces inflammation, helps control diabetes, and promotes hair growth. I recently made hummus using beets, and it turned out quite yummy! Simply blend garbanzo beans (chick peas), olive oil, and beets. together.

December is a great time of the year to pull out your favorite recipes for your friends and family to try! Incorporating fresh fruits and vegetables into your meals not only expresses a colorful plate, but also tastes wonderful! Being mindful of the heart-healthy foods this holiday season will benefit you and your family in the New Year. Heart-healthy foods are high in fiber and low in saturated and trans fats (solid fats), cholesterol, and sodium. Instead of… Try… Parsnips contain heart-healthy fiber and boosts eye health! 1 cup sugar 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1 cup sugar 2 teaspoons stevia 1 egg 1 Banana 1 cup butter 1 banana

Sweet onion

best for frying Red onion

best for eating raw White onion

to be used for salsa, chutney, or stir fry Yellow onion

to be used for roasts, sauces, soups, stews Shallot

milder taste, best for vinaigrettes and garnishes

Fun and healthy snack Reindeer Celery

Clean and wash celery sticks. Fill with peanut butter or hummus. Decorate reindeer whichever way you prefer: nosepomegranate arils, antlerspretzels, eyes-raisins.

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Wishing you Happy Holidays from our family to yours!

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