During the Fall and Winter it is natural to desire more sweet foods for energy, more proteins to nurture your body and more oils to increase brain function. Avocado is a great source of oils and proteins during the colder months. Avocados consists of 25% fruit oil, they are the highest of all fruits. They are sweet, warm, and hearty. Avocados throughout history have been eaten to provide balanced nutrition during winter. Research has found that there are three compounds in avocados that fight cancer cells. The avocado is also high in the minerals copper and iron.
Herbally a great supplement this time of year is Ashwaganda. Also known as “Winter Cherry”, Ashwaganda is a primary “rasayana” for masculine energy, offers profound immune protection, neutralizes stress, and may inhibit cancer cell growth, impoves learning and memory, reduces anxiety and depression and ~WOW~ can stabilize blood sugar. the “rasa” taste is bitter and sweet and the “virya” function is mildly heating. Keep warm and calm from the inside out, and stay healthy this winter season.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at 10:17 pm.