Episode 26 - "What the Farmer’s Market Gives Me That the Grocery Store Never Could - Notes From the Slow Kitchen"

What We CoveredThe gap between modern convenience eating and sensory, intentional food experiencesFarmers markets as a way to reconnect with seasonality, freshness, and real foodSprouts vs microgreens and their nutrient density, especially broccoli and amaranth varietiesKey produce highlights: arugula, Tokyo turnips, yellow carrots, yellow cucumbers, heirloom tomatoes, broccolini, yellow cauliflower, broccoli and amaranth microgreens, pastured blue eggsHow food preparation (like tomatoes + olive oil), as well as mechanical chopping and chewing improves nutrient absorptionThe role of cruciferous vegetables in supporting detox and hormone pathwaysKey TakeawaysFood impacts digestion, nervous system, mood, and connection—not just energySlowing down before eating can improve digestion and reduce food anxietyNutrition confusion often comes from missing context, not lack of disciplineEating a variety of colorful, fresh foods supports different protective plant compoundsSimple, seasonal meals can feel grounding, satisfying, and regulatingFarmers markets help restore sensory awareness and food connectionMentionedSea’s Greens Microgreens JR Organics & Encinitas Farmers Market My Watermelon Salad Broccoli sprouts & sulforaphane Get Your EASY At Home Sprout Kit Amaranth microgreens Lemon cucumbers How to on Tokyo turnips Arugula Pasture-raised blue eggs     Greek olive oil  1200+ Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil More Resources for YouIf this episode sparked something, here is where to go next.The Midlife Nourishment Collective — Metabolism, Hormones & Bone Strength Refined Through Food, Rhythm & RegulationProtein Without Obsession: Free Guide. If the protein conversation resonated with you and you want to go deeper without the overwhelm, this guide is where to start. No tracking, no rules. Just real understanding. Link in show notes. 🙌Sleep Wellness Protocol: Free Guide If you've been chasing a good night's rest without success, you're definitely in the right place. My carefully curated email series and No Cost Sleep Protocol is designed to guide you through the essentials of achieving deep, restorative sleep night after night.  Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress. https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpotsLeave a review. If this podcast is helping you think differently about food and your body, a rating and review makes it possible for more women to find it. It takes two minutes and it genuinely matters.Subscribe and share this episode. Send it to the woman in your life who is doing everything right and still feels like something is off. She needs this conversation.More Resources for You:Bone Health Blindspots Guide: A clear, grounded look at what’s often missing in the conversation around bone loss, midlife metabolism, and stress.👉 https://catdillon.com/BoneHealthBlindSpots💌 Inner Wisdom Eating Guided Reset👉 https://catdillon.com/InnerWisdomEatingGuidedReset❓ Quiz: How Much of a Mindful Eater Are You?👉 https://catdillon.com/MindfulEaterQuiz🍳 10 Craving-Busting Breakfasts👉 https://catdillon.com/CraveBustingBreakfasts 📄 10 Best Blood Sugar Hacks for Women 40+👉 https://catdillon.com/10BloodSugarHacksConnect with Me:Instagram: https://instagram.com/catdillonrhn/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CatDillonRHN/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catdillonrhn/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@catdillonrhn