In need of a health boost as flu season approaches? Look at all things with hues of orange for their bountiful nutritional benefits.
Health Benefits of Oranges
Nutrients
Vitamin C, calcium, potassium, fiber, folate
Benefits
Promotes heart health, prevents anemia, reduces cancer risk
Get it from
Swan Citrus juice at Planet Juice, (San Rafael)
Health Benefits of Carrots
Nutrients
Vitamin A, vitamin B6, fiber, vitamin K1, biotin
Benefits
Reduces cancer risk, lowers blood cholesterol, cuts risk of macular degeneration
Get it from
Roasted carrots at The Pelican Inn,(Muir Beach)
Health Benefits of Sweet Potatoes
Nutrients
Pro-vitamin A, potassium, manganese, vitamin B5, vitamin E
Benefits
Improves blood sugar regulation, reduces oxidative damage and cancer risk
Get it from
Sweet potato fries from Gott’s Roadside, (Greenbrae)
Health Benefits of Butternut Squash
Nutrients
Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B6, magnesium, manganese
Benefits
Decreased cancer and heart disease risk, protects against mental decline
Get it from
Ravioli Arrivederci with house-made roasted butternut squash from Cafe Arrivederci, (San Rafael)
Health Benefits of Mango
Nutrients
Vitamin C, copper, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin A, vitamin E
Benefits
Supports heart and eye health, prevents diabetes, improves digestion
Get it from
Fresh mango salad at Burmatown, (Corte Madera)
Health Benefits of Kabocha Squash
Nutrients
Vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin B6, riboflavin, folate
Benefits
Improves blood sugar levels, prevents oxidative damage, inhibits cancer growth
Get it from
Seasonal vegetables at Sushi Ran, (Sausalito)
Kasia Pawlowska loves words. A native of Poland, Kasia moved to the States when she was seven. The San Francisco State University creative writing graduate went on to write for publications like the San Francisco Bay Guardian and KQED Arts among others prior to joining the Marin Magazine staff. Topics Kasia has covered include travel, trends, mushroom hunting, an award-winning series on social media addiction and loads of other random things. When she’s not busy blogging or researching and writing articles, she’s either at home writing postcards and reading or going to shows. Recently, Kasia has been trying to branch out and diversify, ie: use different emojis. Her quest for the perfect chip is never-ending.
