Plated in Season

Yesterday, I spent the afternoon visiting a few local farms, looking for inspiration and fresh ingredients. Walking through the fields and stands, I was reminded that some of the best choices we can make for our health are also the simplest: eat what is fresh, local, and in season.

I came home with a basket full of colorful produce—rainbow Swiss chard, peppers, garlic, zucchini, as well as other vegetables, figs, red currants, blueberries, blackberries, and peaches. Each one not only adds flavor to the table but also supports physical wellness and helps keep inflammation in check.

• Rainbow Swiss Chard – Its deep green leaves and bright stems are packed with antioxidants and vitamins A, C, and K, which play a role in reducing oxidative stress and supporting circulation.
• Peppers – Rich in vitamin C and capsaicin, they help support immunity and naturally combat inflammation.
• Garlic – With its compound allicin, garlic has long been linked to cardiovascular health and anti-inflammatory benefits.
• Zucchini – Hydrating, light, and full of fiber, zucchini supports digestion and gut health, both essential for lowering inflammation in the body.
• Tomatoes – Contain a high content of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that benefit, heart health, cancer prevention, Immune booster, and bone health.
• Figs – Naturally sweet and full of fiber and minerals, figs help balance digestion and provide steady energy.
• Red Currants – Tart and bright, these little berries are loaded with vitamin C and polyphenols, both powerful for calming inflammation.
• Blueberries & Blackberries – Famous for their anthocyanins, these berries are some of the strongest natural anti-inflammatory foods, protecting the brain, heart, and joints.
• Peaches – Juicy and hydrating, peaches bring vitamins and antioxidants that help keep skin and tissues healthy.

By building meals around these ingredients, I’m not just cooking with better flavor—I’m cooking with intention. Each fruit and vegetable carry compounds that help lower inflammation, strengthen immunity, and protect long-term health for me and my wife.

This is your call to action!! Wellness starts with the choices we make daily: filling our plates with fresh, seasonal foods that support the body in natural, powerful ways.