Welcome Fall
The autumn harvest brings with it hearty and healthy produce, like pumpkins, brussel sprouts, apples, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, beets, carrots, and parsnips. The crisp, cool weather invites us to warm up by roasting them all to revel in the earthy flavors and caramelized textures.
Fall is a great season to spend more time in the kitchen, trying out new recipes and reframing our idea of what constitutes comfort food. It’s an opportunity to nourish our bodies and souls with self-care and to move inward as we head into the crisp, cooler months.
A simple self-care practice can be developed by following a set daily routine. Perhaps you’ve tried this before but struggled; reflect on why you’ve been unable to maintain it. Try simplifying your activities and then slowly adding more as you get into a self-care rhythm and start experiencing its power. Check in with yourself on a weekly basis and make adjustments as needed.
Another goal might be to clear your kitchen space as the holidays approach. This could include stocking your pantry with cool-climate staples. Clear out any cans and packages that no longer serve your specific health needs, passing them along to a food bank or someone else in need. Let go of what’s no longer serving you to make space for the new year to come.
