prep [your pantry] for fall

crispy air, warmer food

*Photo above by Preston Schlebusch wearing Ohm K, topping off a smoothie in in my Heart Bowl.

I am loosening my ninja grip on summer and am slowly, like the last leaf hanging onto it's branch by a small yet mighty thread, surrendering to fall.

My heart is stuck on summer for so many reasons, one of them being the simplicity of chopping up a bunch of fresh, raw veggies and throwing them into a big hearty salad, no cooking required. Crunching on these cooling veggies alongside a beach or pool is nothing short of heaven.

Without getting too moody about bidding summer farewell, there are plenty of delicious ways to enjoy raw, seasonal-flavored foods in autumn, like my mouthwatering fall parfait. There is also something incredibly nourishing about cooking a warm meal as the air gets a little crispier, like healing kitchari [below].

Alas, I digress, however unwillingly, and accept that none of us have any control over the changing of the seasons. What we try to control winds up controlling us, so I give in and, however slowly, welcome the comforting flavors of fall.

Spiced apples, for example, are something to look forward to. Apples are a perfect example of the benefits of seasonal foods. As natural heat-removers, they are timely harvested when our bodies hold excess heat toward the end of summer, and so prep our digestive system for cooler weather. Read more about Dr. John Douillard's ayurvedic reasoning behind this natural occurrence, and why apples support our systems in the late summer/fall.

Similarly: by prepping our pantry and fridge with wholesome foodstuffs to make every meal delicious and nutritious, and to especially support our bodies in the upcoming seasons, we avoid excuses of not having healthy options on hand. If we only have clean options on hand, we can't really go wrong. "Dress for success," if you will.

Click here to read the full post, including my favorite pantry staples, especially as I hunker down into my couch and kitchen come fall. Check Thrive Market or Amazon if you can't find your preferences at your local store.

Pumpkin-Flavored Everything, the flood gates have opened. I am [almost, kind of, maybe?] ready for you.

What are your clean pantry staples, and what about fall are you looking forward to?

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