Previously Featured Ingredients

February

Brussels Sprouts

Fun Fact: Did you know that Brussels sprouts can help naturally reduce cholesterol levels due to their fiber-related compounds? The trick here is to steam the Brussels sprouts instead of roasting them to help those fibers better bind together once ingested. Try steaming some Brussels as a delicious side dish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and Himalayan sea salt for a great way to support healthy cholesterol levels.

January

Citrus Fruit

Fun Fact: Citrus fruits are most well known for their vitamin C content, but there is so much more to this family of fruit. One fun fact is that citrus fruits are loaded with powerful antioxidants that can help protect the body from cardiovascular disease and may even be able to help protect the body from certain types of cancer. Consuming citrus fruits is also a great way to boost your plant-based calcium intake.

Cranberry Orange Biscotti

December

Fennel

Fun Fact: Fennel has long been known to help soothe an upset stomach, and it may also help relieve symptoms of constipation, gas, and indigestion. In fact, did you know that fennel is used all around the world as a natural antacid and even as a natural breath freshener? If you suffer from acid indigestion, try adding some fennel to your dish to see what this vegetable can do for your overall health.

November

Broccoli

Fun Fact: Do you ever wonder where broccoli gets its rich green color from? Research has found that the vibrant green color has to do with the carotenoid content in this vegetable. The darker the green, the more carotenoids that particular bunch of broccoli contained. The interesting thing about this is that carotenoids are often associated with bright orange and yellow vegetables, however, they exist in broccoli as well. diet.

October

Asparagus

Fun Fact: Fun Fact: One amazing fact about asparagus is that it is an incredibly rich source of the flavonoid, quercetin. Quercetin is known to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and many people even find it helps to relieve seasonal allergies. To boost your intake of this powerful flavonoid, try adding some asparagus to your diet.

September

Beet

Beets are incredibly nutrient dense and are packed full of immune-boosting benefits. Beets are rich in vitamin C, potassium, manganese, and fiber which also makes this wonderful vegetable great for gut health. Many people also enjoy beets due to their blood pressure supporting benefits. They are also excellent for fighting off inflammation, and what’s even better is that they contain some powerful anti-cancer properties and detoxification support. You can’t get much better than that so try adding some beets into your diet to support and protect your health!

Fun Fact: Did you know that the same phytonutrients that give beets their beautiful purple color are the ones that give beets their anti-cancer properties?