Summer harvest time
It is summer harvest time and we can take advantage of natural and organic seasonal products. In addition to benefiting from their valuable nutrients such as vitamin A, B, C, D, potassium and zinc, they have a high fiber content and none of them have saturated fat.
Thinking about a healthy life is not so complicated if you start the change with the consumption of totally natural products without preservatives or additional flavors, and avoid eating all foods that come packaged or canned.
An example can be tomato puree for the preparation of your food. It is better that you buy tomatoes and liquefy them to use in your soups and stews; that way you can offer your family food that nourishes them and not just feeds them.
It is better that vegetables are fresh and natural because if they come canned they already have preservatives and are saturated with sodium, which can be a factor that affects blood circulation and elevates blood pressure.
In addition to the benefits to your health, you can also see the benefits in your pocket because you will save money.
You do not have to spend a lot of money to eat healthy, you just need to concentrate on making a planned shopping list that contains the products you need; but always thinking about the best option, according to what the harvest season offers us at a good price.
Community Health Promoters at El Centro Inc. 913-677-0100.
