Recap of the Produce of the Month for September to November

Did you miss the produce of the month from September to November? This blog is for you as below there is a recap of these three months.

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Produce of the Month for September

Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C which is needed to promote an optimal immune system function. Vitamin C is also needed to make the protein collagen which helps to keep your ligaments and tendons strong as well as your skin looking youthful.

Strawberries are a source of fiber and polyphenols which help to feed the good bacteria in your gut. Each different health promoting microbe needs a different source of probiotic fiber to stay alive and is another reason to add strawberries to your day if you have not enjoyed these berries in a while.

Strawberries are a great source of antioxidants which help to fight off excess free radicals that can cause damage and disease to the cells of your body. Strawberries are also a good source of potassium which helps to lower your blood pressure. Strawberries are also a good source of manganese which is needed to metabolize carbohydrates and fat and is needed to make connective tissue and bone.

Strawberries are very low in calories. There are approximately 53 calories in one cup of sliced strawberries. Next time you are in the supermarket make sure you add a punnet of strawberries to your shopping basket.

Produce of the Month for October

Bananas are a great fruit to enjoy any time of the year. Bananas are a great fruit to enjoy providing your muscles with the glycogen they need before a workout. A medium size banana has around 26g of carbohydrate.

Bananas are a rich source of potassium which help to promote healthy blood pressure. Also, vitamin B6 which is needed to make red blood cells. Thirdly, this delicious fruit is a source of magnesium which is needed for over 300 different enzyme reactions in your body and is needed for normal nerve and muscle function.

As bananas ripen the amount of resistant starch in this fruit decreases. Green bananas are a rich source of resistant starch. This type of carbohydrate resists digestion in your small intestine and is fuel or prebiotic fiber for the health promoting microbes in your gut. When the health promoting microbes eat the resistant starch, they create health promoting factors such as short chain fatty acids. These short chain fatty acids help to look after the health of many components of your body including organ health.

Bananas are also a good source of soluble fiber which helps to create a soft, easy to pass stool. Fiber plays many roles in keeping your body healthy such creating a slower release of sugar into your blood, help you to maintain a healthy weight by keeping you feeling fuller for longer and reduces your risk of certain cancers such as colorectal cancer.

Another reason to include a banana in your day is that they are a good source of antioxidants including amines and flavonoids. Antioxidants help to fight off free radicals which in excess can cause damage and disease to the cells of your body. It is true that Bananas really do make your body sing.

Produce of the Month for November

The produce for the month of November is a highly underrated vegetable. Asparagus is perfect to add to the side of your smashed avocado and eggs on toast, as a side to a salmon meal and a perfect ingredient to add to a summer salad.

Asparagus is a great source of fiber which helps to keep you feeling fuller for longer. Fiber also helps to promote a healthy weight and helps to keep your blood sugar levels and blood pressure in a healthy range. Fiber also helps to reduce your risk of certain cancers like colorectal cancer. In addition to these health benefits, the type of fiber present in asparagus called prebiotic fiber helps to feed the health promoting microbes in your gut. When you keep these health promoting microbes alive and well fed, they help to keep your body working at its best.

In addition to fiber, asparagus is also a good source of the B vitamin called folate. Folate is needed to make and repair your DNA. Asparagus is also a good source of potassium and vitamin K. Vitamin K is needed for your blood to clot normally and plays a role in keeping your heart healthy.

With the warmer months upon us this is the perfect time to experiment with this delicious produce of the month. Why not try adding asparagus to your next BBQ or try Corn Thins slices with sliced boiled and asparagus.