Rainbow of Powerful P’s
You have heard me say over and over, EAT THE RAINBOW.
And rolling into October, it’s a great time to focus on the color ORANGE and my 3 favorite P’s:
Pumpkin
Protein
Pomegranate
My dear friend Lo visited me this summer and said, “You eat a lot of vegetables.” This is true. When I make dinner for me, dinner for others, and dinner for a crowd, it ALWAYS includes lots of veggies
Sheet pan or sauteed veggies
Some sort of whole grain medley with veggies and beans
A big ol’ SALAD with all the colors of the rainbow
What’s special about October is that SQUASH, aka PUMPKIN is in abundance and comes pretty darn close to being ground farmed to table.
PUMPKIN IS A SUPERFOOD with magnesium, zinc, and are packed with antioxidants. Those seeds are extra special too, loaded with A, C, K in nutrients.
PAIR YOUR PUMPKIN WITH A LEAN PROTEIN for a SUPERMEAL.
Try pork, turkey or chicken with roasted pumpkin. Top with some feta cheese, salt and pepper and VOILA you have a killer easy meal. If pumpkin is not your favorite, butternut, spaghetti or acorn work with similar quality of nutrients.
For PRIME MACRO NUTRIENT DENSITY - PICK POMEGRANATE! Pomegranates are fibrous, vitamin and antioxidant rich, and aid in digestion. Add these seeds on top of your pork, on top of your pumpkin, or in your salad. These little seeds pack a punch for vitamins and minerals that will prime your gut for good digestion and balanced hormones.
THE KEY TO A HEALTHY AND WELL-BALANCED DIET IS VARIETY AND COLOR. ADD THE ORANGE. ADD THE RED. EAT THE PROTEIN.
By incorporating a rainbow of vegetables into your daily meals, you're ensuring that your body receives the full spectrum of essential nutrients it needs to thrive. Start today grabbing a pumpkin, NOT for the front door, but for your gut.
Yours in Health,
Jenny
