January Produce Guide
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#thursdaythrive Pomegranates
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All about Pomegranates!
– There are over 760 varieties of pomegranate.
– Many scholars believe it was a pomegranate rather than an apple that tempted Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.
– The pomegranate was introduced to California by Spanish settlers in 1769.
– Pomegranate season is from September to February in the Northern Hemisphere. This has earned it the nickname “The Jewel of Winter.”
– In Greece, a traditional housewarming gift is a pomegranate placed under or near the ikonostasi (home altar) of the house in order to bring good luck, fertility, and abundance.
#thursdaythrive Brussel Sprouts
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All about Brussel Sprouts!
– Sprouts contain high levels of vitamins A and C, folic acid and dietary fiber, and can help protect against colon and stomach cancer.
– An 80g serving of sprouts contains four times more vitamin C than an orange, and a cup of cooked Brussels sprouts contains only about 60 calories.
– Last year, a team of scientists and local schoolchildren used the energy from 1,000 Brussels sprouts to light a Christmas tree on London’s Southbank.
– The freshest sprouts are green with a white base. If they are slightly yellow or brown it means they’re getting old.
#thursdaythrive Shallots
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Shallots!
– Overall, shallots have better nutrition profile than onions. On a weight per weight basis, they have more antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins than onions.
– Research studies show that the allicin found in shallots reduces cholesterol production by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the liver cells. Further, it also found to have antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal activities.
– Unlike onions, eschalots tend to perish early. At home, store them in a cool dark place away from moisture and humid conditions where they keep fresh for several days. They can also keep well in the refrigerator; however, you should use them soon after you remove them out of the fridge since they tend to spoil soon if they kept at room temperature for a while.