Seasonal Produce: Hail to the Kale
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Seasonal Produce: Hail to the Kale

I can’t say enough about this nutritious green vegetable. Kale is a nutrition superstar due to the amounts of vitamins A, K, B6, and C, calcium, potassium, copper, and manganese it contains. One cup of raw kale has just 33 calories and only 7 grams of carbohydrate. So, it's a very diabetes-friendly/weight-friendly vegetable.

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Seasonal Produce: Mushrooms
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Seasonal Produce: Mushrooms

There are many varieties of mushrooms, each with a different shape and flavor profile.  I love the earthy taste of mushrooms and their medicinal properties.  Mushrooms are so good for the body.  Some of the mushrooms that I love are; Crimini, Portobello, Shiitake, Oyster, Chanterelle, and Porcini.  

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Seasonal Produce: Winter Squash
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Seasonal Produce: Winter Squash

There are 16-20 different types of winter squash that come in a variety of colors, shapes and flavor profiles. To name a few there are; Butternut, Kobacha, Carnival, Blue Hubbard and Acorn.

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