Post on 22-Jan-2018
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W H AT V E G E TA B L E S A R E I N S E A S O N T H I S W I N T E R ?
B R U S S E L S S P R O U T S
• Have been steadily gaining popularity—for good reason
• Steam them to:
• Lower cholesterol
• Increase their ability to bind with bile to aid in digestion.
• Research shows brussels have cancer-preventative properties.
C A R R O T S
• Full of beta-carotene, which converts to Vitamin A
• Strengthens immune systems (perfect for flu season)
• Linked to reducing the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
O N I O N S
• Can be added to almost everything.
• High in both fiber and vitamin c
• Low in calories
• Linked to lowering bad cholesterol and raising good cholesterol.
C A B B A G E
• Available as early as July,
• Great source of fiber
• Raw cabbage has been linked to curing stomach ulcers.
• Full of minerals and vitamins c and k.