The beginning of September is the height of the season for many vegetables and fruits. An abundance of vitamins and nutrients, as well as an urgent need to strengthen immunity for the winter, should send you to the market on your next day off.
In September, you can still enjoy many of the summer fruits that I mentioned in some previous articles, such as: peaches, nectarines, melons, watermelons, apples, plums, grapes, etc. They will be in full ripeness, flavorful and… simply irresistibly delicious.
Let's see what other fruits can be added to this list in September!
Pears
The fact that pears are so delicious and easy to integrate into a variety of dishes makes it a pleasure to add this benefic fruit to your diet.
You should know that essential oils of pears help to cope with inflammation and help in the fight against depression.
Pears are useful as a prevention of the appearance of cholesterol plaques and atherosclerosis, have a diuretic effect, participate in hematopoiesis, and remove toxins from the body.
Pears also have a beneficial effect on the intestinal microflora, improving digestion and metabolism.
For men, eating pears helps in the fight against prostatitis.
For women, eating pears helps with thyroid problems and reduces the risk of neoplasms in the genital organs during menopause.
I could talk a lot about pears, but it's better to just enjoy them.
Quinces
Useful properties of quince and its taste differ from other fruits. Quince can boast neither the glossy beauty of apples nor the juicy sweetness of pears, but what a fragrant one it is!
Quince has long been considered a special medicinal plant, and diseases of the stomach and intestines were treated with a decoction of the fruit.
In addition, its antiseptic properties helped relieve sore throat when gargling. There are cases when quince relieved attacks of bronchial asthma and shortness of breath in bronchitis.
Many of the benefits associated with quince are due to its rich antioxidant content.
Antioxidants reduce metabolic stress, reduce inflammation, and protect cells from free radical damage. Some studies show that the antioxidants in quince, including flavonols, protect against chronic diseases such as heart disease.
Papaya
Papaya can be found all year long with the peak season being in summer and fall. If you haven't had a chance to eat it in the summer, then now is the right time to add it to your diet, especially since this fruit has a lot of useful properties.
Due to the composition, papaya is extremely useful. It helps in the treatment of duodenal ulcers, heartburn, colitis, bronchial asthma, liver disease, and improves digestion. Papaya is also recommended for people with diabetes – papaya juice helps to normalize sugar.
Externally, papaya juice is used to relieve pain from skin injuries and burns, to treat eczema and insect bites.
Like fruits, most seasonal vegetables in September were also on the list of those not to be missed during the summer months.
What else will September bring besides potatoes, different varieties of cabbage, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions?
Artichokes
This small green product, as it turned out, has amazing, and in some ways even supernatural power!
The benefits of artichoke are due to the rich chemical composition. The product normalizes the physiological processes in the body. Breaks down and removes fatty deposits, when used 2-3 times a week, prevents the accumulation of cholesterol plaques in the arteries. This is a good prevention of cardiovascular diseases, heart attacks, strokes.
Raw artichoke cleanses the intestines of toxins. As a result, there is a natural decrease in body weight, and the general condition of the body improves. The skin acquires elasticity and firmness due to saturation with microelements, vitamins, and water. A person becomes younger, sleep improves, overall well-being, a surge of strength and vigor appears.
Mushrooms
Mushrooms are products that can not only diversify your diet, but also enrich it with unique nutrients and biologically active substances.
Mushrooms are the only type of plant that contains vitamin D. This vitamin has a positive effect on our mood and supports bone health.
Mushrooms are also rich in copper, which is also important for maintaining energy balance in the body.
There are some studies demonstrating that common white mushrooms can have a beneficial effect on the immune system. This is due to the prebiotic substances that they are rich in.
Shallots
Delicious pies are prepared from shallots, but they are also baked in the oven in honey sauce, stewed and fried, served with meat and fish dishes, or simply eaten fresh to replenish vitamins.
Shallots are used to treat diseases of the digestive system and are recommended for eye diseases. The vegetable is known as an anti-inflammatory agent, in addition, the unique flavonoid substances contained in it prevent the development of cancer. And yet, despite the great value of shallots for the body, they should be consumed in moderation.
Peas
Peas in terms of protein content can be easily compared with meat.
Moreover, peas contain an extensive cocktail of very rare trace elements: iodine, fluorine, zinc, selenium, manganese, nickel, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, iron, chromium, silicon, vanadium, titanium, tin, zirconium, aluminum, strontium. This contributes to the flow of energy into the body: a person tolerates physical activity more easily, and also activates brain activity.
Peas are recommended for people with diseases of the liver, kidneys, heart and those who suffer from hypertension. Due to its low calorie content, it is also recommended for obese and dieting people.
And yet, a couple of peas before meals will save you from heartburn.
The first month of autumn is really very generous with fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits, full of vitamins, and the assortment is very diverse. Don’t miss this time of year to enjoy the most delicious and flavorful fruits and vegetables.