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Autumn vegetables on a plate: How to strengthen immunity with seasonal products?

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Table of contents:
1. Introduction: Autumn - time for natural immunity
2. Why is it worth eating seasonal vegetables in autumn?
3. The best vegetables for autumn immunity:
- Pumpkin
- Carrots
- Onions
- Kale
- Beetroots
4. Sample recipes with autumn vegetables:
- Pumpkin and ginger cream soup
- Baked beets with goat cheese and nuts
- Oven-baked kale chips
5. Interesting facts about autumn vegetables
6. Herbs that are worth adding to autumn dishes
7. Summary: How to combine vegetables and herbs in your daily diet?

1. Introduction: Autumn - time for immunity from nature

Autumn is a beautiful but demanding time for our body. Cooler days, shorter hours of light and changeable weather make us more susceptible to colds. Fortunately, nature provides us with solutions in the form of seasonal vegetables, which not only strengthen immunity, but also provide a lot of flavor. Eating local, fresh products is not only a return to the roots, but also ecology and care for the environment.

2. Why is it worth eating seasonal vegetables in autumn?

Eating seasonal products is a great way to provide your body with the right nutrients at a time when it needs them most. Autumn vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals that support the immune system and help maintain health. Seasonal products are also full of flavor because they ripen in a natural cycle, without the need for artificial support.

"My grandmother always said that when it starts to get cold, it's worth eating what's growing at the moment. When pumpkin or beets appeared on her table, I knew that autumn was just around the corner. And indeed, my grandmother had no problems with colds throughout the winter."

3. The best vegetables for autumn immunity

Pumpkin
Pumpkin is the true queen of autumn. It is low in calories, but rich in vitamins A, C and E and fiber. Vitamin A supports the immune system, and vitamin C helps fight infections.

Carrots
Carrots, like pumpkin, are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. It also has antioxidant properties, which help protect cells from damage.

Onion
Onion is a natural antibiotic. It contains anti-inflammatory substances that help fight infections. Adding onions to autumn dishes is a simple way to strengthen the body.

Kale
Kale is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. It is a great addition to autumn salads, soups or chips. It also contains a lot of iron, which helps in the production of red blood cells.

Beetroot
Beetroot is a vegetable full of iron and folic acid, which support blood health. Additionally, betanin - a natural beetroot dye - has anti-inflammatory and detoxifying properties.

4. Sample recipes with autumn vegetables


Pumpkin and ginger cream soup
Ingredients:
- 1 kg pumpkin
- 1 carrot
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
- 500 ml of vegetable broth
- 200 ml of coconut milk
- salt, pepper, olive oil

Preparation:
1. Cut the pumpkin, carrot and onion into pieces, fry in olive oil.
2. Add garlic, ginger, broth and cook until soft.

3. Blend, add coconut milk, season with salt and pepper.

4. Serve with croutons or pumpkin seeds.

Baked beetroot with goat cheese and nuts
Ingredients:
- 4 medium beetroots
- 100 g goat cheese
- 2 handfuls of walnuts
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- a pinch of salt, pepper
- a handful of rocket

Preparation:
1. Wash the beetroots, wrap in foil and bake at 180°C for 45 minutes.

2. After cooling, peel the beetroots, cut into slices.

3. Arrange on a plate with rocket, add goat cheese and nuts.

4. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper.

Oven-baked kale chips
Ingredients:
- 200g kale leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- pinch of salt

Preparation:
1. Wash and dry the kale, remove the tough stalks.
2. Drizzle the leaves with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and place on a baking sheet.
3. Bake at 150°C for 10-15 minutes until crispy.

5. Interesting facts about autumn vegetables

- Pumpkin was once used not only for food, but also as a container for water by the indigenous peoples of America.
- Beetroot was considered a symbol of health and strength in ancient Greece. Even today, beetroot is popular among athletes as a natural way to increase the body's performance.
- Carrots were originally purple! Today, the most famous is the orange variety, which was bred only in the 17th century.

6. Herbs worth adding to autumn dishes

It is worth enriching autumn dishes with herbs that will not only add flavor, but also support health. We recommend:
- Thyme - has anti-inflammatory effects and supports the respiratory system.
- Ginger - warms and has antibacterial effects.
- Cinnamon - improves circulation and adds energy.

7. Summary: How to combine vegetables and herbs in your daily diet?

Autumn vegetables are a real treasure trove of health, and combining them with herbs additionally strengthens the body during the cold season. It is worth reaching for seasonal products regularly to take care of immunity in a natural way. Thanks to simple recipes, we can not only enjoy the taste, but also protect our health and support local farmers.

1 Comment
  • Er**

    Er** 10/09/2024 Reply

    Good text and nice pictures!
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