Delicate flavors for a gentle autumn. As the trees turn golden and brown, it is still time to harvest the last fruits, the last wild berries, mushrooms, chestnuts... Find out how to treat your taste buds while taking care of your health during these upcoming fall days.

Oilseeds, crunchy and good fatty acids. 

Nuts and hazelnuts litter the ground at this time. During a walk you can stock up for the whole winter. Why eat oleaginous ? Because they are rich in micro and macro nutrients. The fatty acids they contain are of excellent quality. They protect the arteries and heart, lower the level of "bad" cholesterol, nourish the myelin sheaths responsible for good conduction between neurons. These fatty acids omega 3, 6 and 9are essential and indispensable for the proper synthesis of other nutrients. Only the diet can cover its needs. 

A handful of dried fruit in the morning at breakfast and snack time allows you to fill up with magnesium, selenium, phosphorus, calcium, iron etc... In addition, they are an interesting anti-snacking tip that will limit weight gain in case of a slimming diet.

The chestnut, the fruit of autumn

Despite its high carbohydrate content, chestnut is a healthy ally this season. It is gluten-free and its flour can replace wheat flour in many preparations. 

The chestnuts are one of the large chestnuts that have been grafted. They are not the fruit of the chestnut tree which is not edible. 

In a large saucepan, boil water in which infuse one or two fig leaves and then cook the chestnutsincised. 

Mushrooms, the great flavor of autumn

The fungus is neither plant nor animal. It is a living being that has crossed the ages and has evolved little...

Every year, many go to harvest mushrooms in its well kept secret territory. Ceps, chanterelles, trumpets of death, bidao, etc... Be careful to pick up the mushrooms that you know very well. If in doubt, do not touch it as you could be poisoned. 

Why put mushrooms on your plate this autumn:

• The mushrooms are excellent sources of protein. 

• They are rich in fiber. They regulate the transit. 

• The starch they contain feeds the intestinal microbiota. 

• Their copper content participates in the formation of hemoglobin and collagen.

• Selenium acts as an anti-oxidant..

Cocoa, pure comfort

Before becoming chocolate, cocoa undergoes transformations. When traced back to pre-Columbian origins, cacao beans were ground and then mixed with water, chili and herbal blends to make a fortifying, almost magical drink. 

Today, chocolate has as much power... Milk, white or dark chocolate, it embodies softness and comfort. 

To enjoy its many benefits, it is best to consume dark chocolate with a minimum concentration of 75% cocoa. Much less sweet, it is also more bitter. 

Why consume dark chocolate in the fall?

• It is rich in iron, copper, tryptophan, fiber and lipids

• it is a powerful antioxidant and therefore protects against heart disease and premature aging of the skin

• It improves cognitive abilities: memory, learning, reflection, concentration...

• The magnesium relieves nervous tension and helps fight physical and psychological stress

2 squares of organic dark chocolate per day with your herbal tea, for example, are enough to get all the benefits. 

Dried fruits for an autumn snack

In the fall, fresh fruit is less and less varied. There are still apples, some pears and kiwis that are gradually maturing. To continue to enjoy the benefits of fruits, the dried version can be interesting. 

Quelques fruits secs à adopter :

• grapes

• figs

• apricots: They should be brown. If they are orange, it means that they have been treated or colored after drying. 

• apples

• bananas

• mangoes

• dates

• prunes

However, beware,dried fruit is not a substitute forfresh fruit as some vitamins such as vitamin C are lost during the drying process. Plus, they provide4 times more energy than fresh fruit. This makes it a food of choice for athletes during and after exercise.

Things to know about dried fruit*:.

A 30g portion of dried fruit is equivalent to 100g of fresh fruit.

• The fiber present in fruit is excellent to facilitate intestinal transit and help digestion.

• The dried fruits are very popular as much for snacks, desserts or as an appetizer in the form of chips.

• The potassium in dried fruit is good for preventing leg cramps.

• The dry fruits have a satiating effect on the body.

• As with fresh fruit, dried fruit helps prevent certain degenerative diseases

* source: https://www.santi-shop.eu/shop/category/alimentation-douceurs-fruits-secs-942