September is about to start knocking with the first autumn rains. But Indian summer is ahead, and the season of fruits and vegetables is not over yet! Therefore, the menu, as before, is varied and colorful. But it’s time to gradually prepare immunity for the season of colds, enjoying the latest fresh vitamins from the garden.
Carrots
There are more than 60 types of carrots in the world – they are loved for their rich vitamin composition – B, C, PP, K, E, beta-carotene, as well as proteins, carbohydrates, minerals, essential oils, phytoncides, pectins.
Carrots are good for those who need vision corrections or eye problems. Those who experience daily exhausting stress and need to restore the body. You need carrots for diseases of the liver, heart, kidneys, stomach, anemia, colitis, skin diseases – and this is not a complete list where carrots have a beneficial effect. Crunching with fresh carrots is good for the teeth, but carrots can also be baked, added to frying, any first and second courses, as well as desserts.
Eggplant
Eggplants are low in calories and have their own distinct taste, thanks to which you can prepare delicious dishes unlike anything else. Eggplant is a source of fats, proteins, sugar, a wide range of macro and microelements, as well as vitamins B6, B1, B9, B2, C, PP, P, D, pectin, fiber and organic acids.
Eggplant is able to influence blood cholesterol levels, prevent atherosclerosis and gallbladder diseases, have a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels, stimulate intestinal motility, reduce swelling, normalize blood sugar and kill bacteria.
Eggplant is a bright ingredient in vegetable stews, sautés, soups. Caviar is made from it, used as a basis for casseroles and rolls, they are stuffed and pickled for the winter.
Horseradish
Horseradish – this plant since ancient times was considered a source of vitality, longevity, and also as a means to increase appetite.
Horseradish contains fiber, phytoncides, essential oils, many vitamins and useful elements, as well as amino acids, sugar, bactericidal substances, organic compounds and enzymes. Therefore, horseradish is very useful in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the rapid spread of caries on the teeth. Horseradish can also prevent and reduce any inflammatory process in the body.
Horseradish is good as a dressing and addition to the first and second courses; its leaves are used for salting and pickling.
Figs
Figs are very tasty and useful in composition: iron, copper, calcium, magnesium, potassium, fiber, ficin, vitamin A, B, sugar. These berries are able to reduce fever and swelling, have a laxative effect, help the stomach, kidneys, blood vessels and heart. Figs are also useful for colds, as well as for inflammation of the gums and respiratory tract. Perfectly stimulates appetite and fights hangover.
Figs are used not only in dessert dishes, they are also added for cooking meat, fish and combined with cheese.
Pear
The pear is sweet, but low in calories raw. It is a source of fiber, sucrose, glucose, fructose, carotene, folic acid, iron, manganese, iodine, potassium, copper, calcium, sodium, magnesium, phosphorus, fluorine, zinc, molybdenum, ash, pectins, organic acids, vitamins A, B3, B1, B5, B2, B6, C, B9, P, E, PP, tannins, antibiotic arbutin, biologically active substances, essential oils.
Pear kills germs and bacteria, improves metabolism, promotes blood rejuvenation, heart muscle health, lowers cholesterol, and stimulates digestion. Eat a pear if you have depression, prostatitis, dizziness, inflammation of internal organs, poor appetite, wounds do not heal, nervousness and insomnia are present.
The pear is baked, eaten raw, dried, canned, decoctions and jam are made from it.
Blueberry
Blueberries are also a low-calorie berry, with only 39 calories per 100 grams. Blueberries are a source of rare vitamin K1, many useful acids, fiber, pectin and tannins, ascorbic acid, vitamin A, carotene, B vitamins, flavonoids, PK, PP vitamins, essential amino acids.
Blueberry is a powerful antioxidant, it strengthens blood vessels, normalizes the work of the heart, helps the pancreas, intestines, improves mental performance and slows down the aging of body cells. Blueberries are used for inflammation, fever, sore throat, diabetes mellitus, blurred vision and to maintain strength.
Blueberries are eaten fresh or added to desserts, jam and wine are made based on it.
White mushrooms
It’s time for rains, which means a generous harvest of mushrooms! Porcini mushrooms contain vitamins A, B1, C, D, riboflavin, sulfur, polysaccharides, lecithin ester, ergothioneine, and the alkaloid hercedine. If you eat porcini mushrooms from time to time, you can improve the condition of hair and nails, improve the thyroid gland and stomach, and reduce blood cholesterol. The porcini mushroom is used in the prevention of cancer, as well as during bacterial or viral infections. Mushrooms help heal wounds, fight infections, and improve metabolism.
Porcini mushrooms can be eaten fresh, fried and boiled, added to soups and main courses, dried and canned.
Veal
Veal is considered the ideal meat for children and diet menus. There are only 100 calories in 96,8 grams of veal. Calf meat contains lipids, proteins, vitamin B1, PP, B2, B6, B5, E, B9, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, sodium, copper, phosphorus, amino acids, extractives, gelatin.
Veal is useful for the nervous system, digestion, health of the skin and mucous membranes, for the heart and blood.
Veal is boiled, baked, fried, broths are made from it, and many second courses are prepared.
Walnut
The autumn season also gives us a harvest of walnuts. This nut is rich in vitamins A, B12, B1, B15, B2, K, C, PP, E, carotene, sitosterones, tannins, quinones, acids, essential oils, macro phytoncides and microelements – potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, sulfur, calcium, iron, manganese, aluminum, zinc, cobalt, iodine, copper, chromium, strontium, nickel, fluorine.
It is useful to eat walnuts at any age – they improve brain function, relieve tension of the nervous system, strengthen the heart and liver.
Walnut is a versatile culinary product, suitable for both desserts and any salty main dishes and sauces.
Be healthy!