Chilly Evenings, Warm Meals: Embracing Fall Eating Habits

This week we're talking about Fall foods! There's lots to love about Fall foods: lettuces, bitter greens, winter squash, and root vegetables. Fall and winter foods tend to be richer and more slowly cooked, so savor the preparation and the flavor. But there are some pitfalls too. Pumpkin spice latte anyone? We cover these too and give you some tips to remain healthy and strong as the days get shorter.00:01:34 I love fall foods, like bitter greens and winter squash.00:05:46 Hard sell: bitter greens, healthy, vitamin c, antioxidants, try recipes.00:09:49 Comforting foods and spices create grounding practice.00:11:41 Moon cycle affects women; food, meditation, walks help.00:15:13 Complex winter meals; simple summer salads.00:17:50 Be aware of portion sizes during winter.00:22:26 "Eating order affects digestion and glucose levels."00:25:02 Alcohol-free options: Seltzer water, Seedlip elixir.00:29:32 Cook bones with herbs, water, remove fat.00:30:57 Health store sells bones, lengthy but worth it.Amelia's bone brothPlace 2-3 bones (I use beed bones from my daughter's farm) in a crockpot or instant potAdd 6-8 cups waterAdd desired herbs such as rosemary or thyme sprigsAdd 1-2 tsp salt (optional)Cook on low heat for 10 hours.Remove from heat; put in glass jars and strain fat with cheesecloth or using a coffee filter. Alternatively, refrigerate and skim solid fat off the top.Mocktail resources:www.seedlipdrinks.comhttps://www.thehelpfulplate.com/spring-recipes#/lemonsage-mocktail/Stay Connected!AmeliaWebsite:  https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/CamWebsite: https://www.camoyler.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_camMidlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/Please share, rate, and review the podcast.  We appreciate you! ❤️