It’s farmer’s market time! Spring and early summer crops being harvested, so grab your reusable shopping bags and head on over to your local farmer’s market to check out the goods. Here’s what’s in season now:
Beet
Benefits: low in calories, potent anti-inflammatory properties, high in fiber, high in nitrates, good source of potassium
Preparations: roasted, pickled, raw, juiced
Blueberry
Benefits; potent anti-inflammatory properties; rich in antioxidants; good source of vitamins C and K, manganese, and soluble fiber
Preparations: raw, juiced, baked, simmered, made into jams and jellies
Garlic
Benefits: anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, immune-boosting, and antifungal properties
Preparations: raw, roasted, sautéed
Lettuce
Benefits: low in calories, high in fiber, hydrating, good source of vitamins A and K
Preparations: raw
New potato
Benefits: good source of fiber, resistant starches (soluble and insoluble fiber), magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6; antioxidant properties
Preparations: boiled, mashed, baked, roasted, sautéed
Parsnip
Benefits: nutritionally dense (low calorie/high nutritional content), excellent source of vitamin C and potassium, good source of fiber
Preparations: baked, boiled, roasted, mashed, sautéed, raw
Radish
Benefits: antioxidant properties; high in phenolic compounds; good source of vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and nitrates
Preparations: raw, pickled, roasted
Spinach
Benefits: nutritionally dense (low calorie/high nutritional content); high in vitamin C, lutein, vitamin K, vitamin A, and iron; good antioxidant properties
Preparations: raw, juiced, steamed, baked, sautéed
Strawberries
Benefits: rich in vitamin C and polyphenols;l anti-inflammatory; good source of magnesium, phosphorous, calcium, potassium, folate, and vitamin K
Preparations: raw, juiced, baked, simmered, made into jams and jellies
Source: Nourish by WebMD website. Diet and weight management. Food reference. https://www.webmd.com/diet/medical-reference/default.htm Accessed 15v May 2023.
