September in the kitchen
September is a very fertile month when it comes to foods, in fact there are numerous varieties of fruits and vegetables available, from which you can get the most delicious dishes in the kitchen. It is precisely the rhythm of nature that offers man a series of products capable of protecting him from the change of season and therefore from the cold and helping him with a healthy nutritional, energy and vitamin intake.
Not only that, with the lowering of temperatures, the products tend to keep better and therefore remain more genuine and natural. September in the kitchen is a month to be experienced, but what are the best seasonal products?
Sweet fruit
The Department of Experimental Medicine of the University of Genoa has dedicated a recent research to sweet fruit. The results were astounding: a pound of sweet fruit (figs, apricots, blueberries) gives the body the necessary amount of abscisic acid. This substance helps in prevention and could lower blood sugar levels, curing type 2 diabetes.
Sweet fruit cake
It is possible to eat the sweet fruits preparing a couscous, you can try to eat them preparing a cake with a ready, very quick shortcrust pastry base. Just bake it in the oven, fill it with fig or apricot pieces, Greek yogurt and a light layer of honey. There is nothing more autumnal and fragrant.
Chestnuts
Woodland lovers are fond of them, they are collected and eaten roasted in parcels, very often they are sold at parties, on street corners or appear on the stalls of fruit and vegetable vendors. Ideal for those who practice sports, because they are rich in elements such as potassium and starch, chestnuts give energy and contain many calories. You can eat them with pasta such as gnocchetti or tortellini.
The queen of the season: grapes
The Italian grape is certainly the queen of the season, white, red and strawberry is useful not only for the production of wine but is particularly suitable for the body due to its nutritional properties. In fact it is an excellent method against acne and contains a rich percentage of antioxidants. It can be eaten in a simple fruit salad, used to decorate cakes or cheesecakes and is also a great addition to drinks.
The beans
This food is truly complete, ideal for dishes of any kind, they help the metabolism and make the stomach flatter, and are also very useful for those suffering from low blood pressure. There are so many bean-based dishes: pasta and beans, bean salad, beans and sausage, beans and cotechino, Mexican style and many other very succulent dishes and recipes.
The pears
This fruit is really rich in vitamins, it is also particularly useful for lowering blood alcohol levels, but be careful, however, you must eat it before drinking. Ideal for fruit salads and bresaola croutons with black bread or salads.
The mushrooms
Porcini, Champignons and much more, mushrooms are a very versatile typical autumn food, ideal as an appetizer and as a filling. They also help stabilize blood glucose. Perfect with risotto, pasta and as an accompaniment to meats.
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