Carrots
Nutrients: Beta-carotene, fiber, copper, folate, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B8
Health Claims: Prevents heart disease, boosts immunity, reduces macular degeneration, improves eyesight
Get it from: Line-caught wild halibut with carrot and turmeric juice at Farmshop (Larkspur)
Sweet Potato
Nutrients: Vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin D, iron, magnesium, potassium
Health Claims: Helps build healthy bones, helps regulate heartbeat and nerve signals, protects against effects of aging
Get it from: Sweet potato dosa at Lotus Chaat (San Rafael)
Apricot
Nutrients: Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, niacin
Health Claims: Relieves constipation, strengthens bones, improves heart health, improves metabolism, eases earaches
Get it from: Roasted half chicken at Farm House (Olema)
Butternut Squash
Nutrients: Manganese, niacin, pantothenic acid, thiamin, vitamin B6, vitamin E
Health Claims: Lowers blood pressure, helps prevent asthma, lowers cancer risk, alleviates diabetes symptoms, promotes healthy skin and hair
Get it from: Stufato d’agnello at Il Davide (San Rafael)
Mango
Nutrients: Magnesium, potassium, quercetin, zeaxanthin, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin C
Health Claims: Reduces anemia, aids in digestion, alleviates acne, enhances brain health
Get it from: Rose Mango Dreams ravioli at Avatar’s (Sausalito)
