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| Dearest Visionary... š«
Welcome back to our weekly edition of Friday Field Notes.
This week inside our Doctor of Holistic Nutrition program, we're turning our attention toward something that may feel a little early: the autumn harvest. š
Now, before you start reaching for your pumpkin lattes, we know it's still August. We're not quite ready to trade our summer days for sweaters just yet.
But autumn has a way of arriving quickly.
While the harvest may still be weeks away, now is the perfect time to prepare your mindset, kitchen, and pantry for the abundance ahead.
Eating with the seasons isn't only about what's freshest. It's an opportunity to reconnect with nature's rhythms and nourish the body with a diverse array of whole foods throughout the year.
So, what can you start thinking about now?
Apples. Squash. Root Vegetables.
These autumn staples are such beautiful additions to the harvest table. They're also nutrient-dense foods that can be enjoyed fresh, cooked into comforting meals, or preserved.
The work of harvesting begins long before anything is ready to be picked.
Read on to enjoy three nourishing autumn foods and recipe ideas. š§ŗ |
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| šĀ Welcome, Apple Season
Depending on where you live, apple season is just around the cornerāand some orchards are already open for picking!
Apples are one of autumn's most versatile harvest foods, providing fiber, vitamin C, and a variety of naturally occurring polyphenols.
And you don't have to eat them straight from the tree.
Try preparing:
- Applesauce ā A simple way to turn a basket of apples into a nourishing staple.
- Baked Apples ā Stuff with cinnamon, walnuts, and a drizzle of raw honey.
- Apple Chia Pudding ā Combine fresh apples with chia seeds and your favorite milk for a nourishing breakfast or snack.
- Apple Slaw āĀ Grated apples with cabbage, carrots, and a simple homemade dressing for a fresh seasonal side.
- Apple + Herb Chutney ā Combine apples with warming spices, onion, and herbs for a savory seasonal condiment.
If you're planning to pick your own, now is a great time to find a local orchard and check their harvest datesāand ask about their growing practicesĀ šĀ |
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| šĀ Think Beyond the Pumpkin
Pumpkins may steal the spotlight every autumn, but winter squash deserves a place of its own at the harvest table.
Butternut, acorn, delicata, spaghetti, and other squashes provide complex carbohydrates, fiber, potassium, and carotenoidsāincluding beta-carotene, which the body can convert to vitamin A.
Ways to enjoy:
- Roasted Winter Squash with butter, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- Creamy Squash Soup with garlic, onion, herbs, and bone broth.
- Stuffed Acorn Squash with regenerative meat, herbs, and seasonal vegetables.
- Mashed Squash as a nutrient-dense alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.
There is something fitting about the foods of autumnāvibrant, grounding, and nourishing as we begin to transition into a slower season.
Winter squash embodies that beautifully with its color, nutrients, and warmth.Ā š± |
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| š„Ā Bring the Roots to the Table
As the weather cools, the harvest shifts toward foods that grow beneathāor close toāthe soil.
Carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, turnips, and parsnipsĀ offer fiber, complex carbohydrates, minerals, and phytonutrients.
It's also a wonderful time to think about preservation. Root vegetables can be stored for later, while cabbage and other seasonal vegetables can be fermented into sauerkraut and other cultured foods.
- Roasted Root Vegetables with fresh rosemary and garlic.
- Beet + Apple Salad with walnuts and goat cheese.
- Carrot + Ginger Soup for a warming autumn meal.
- Homemade Sauerkraut as a traditional way to preserve cabbage.
š¤ Within ourĀ Doctor of Holistic Nutrition program, students explore the foundational relationship between food, nutrition, and whole-body wellness.
From understanding the nutritional value of whole foods to exploring how dietary choices can support the body's natural processes, holistic nutrition invites us to look at food as more than just fuel.
Food is information. Food is nourishment. Food is part of the foundation of health. āØ |
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