SEPTEMBER 2019

September is an

abundant month for

harvesting produce, so we’re

focusing on plants, plants,

plants! We hope you will

make them the star of

your dinner table.

Optimal You

DIETITIANS

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Contact the Optimal You Dietitians for your FREE nutrition consultation.

Wendy.Brookhouse@Amway.com or Sarah.VanEerden@Amway.com

SEPTEMBER 2019

Apples are royalty this time of year. Of course we’re used to seasonal apple pie, crisp,

and dumplings, however, we can take advantage of this delightful crop in new ways

that maximize health.

Apples are often paired with butter, cinnamon and pastry dough. While this

combination is delicious, it’s not nutrient dense, and should be enjoyed in moderation.

Try some new combinations that will bring unexpected flavors, and fiber, to your plate.

Apple & Onions: An unlikely pair, but works well. Try with pork tenderloin, or keep it

vegetable based with farro and pecans. A vinaigrette made with apple cider vinegar

and some woody herbs, like thyme or rosemary, finish it off nicely.

Apple Relish: Playing on the tart aspect of apples, onion, raisins, ginger, cider vinegar

and a pinch of salt and sugar make for an interesting condiment.

Apple & Squash: A natural pair that doesn’t need to be held back. Try it in a soup with

onion, a bit of cayenne pepper, and nutmeg.

Southwest Apples: Add a little spice with pumpkin, apple and caramelized onion

quesadillas. Add chili powder and smoked paprika for an extra kick.

Does an apple a day keep the doctor away? Studies show an apple a day alone does not keep the doctor away. It can, however, contribute to the 5—9 servings of fruits and

vegetables per day that is known to help reduce disease risk.

ONION CARROTS CELERY BELL PEPPER SCALLIONS GARLIC GINGER

hat does this list of seemingly

unrelated foods have in

common? You might notice many

are used in the beginning of

recipes, or that they are very

fragrant foods. Answer—These

foods are all aromatics.

Aromatics are used to add flavor

and depths to recipes. Used in

almost every cuisine, they are

generally found in combinations,

and heated in a fat at the start of

cooking to release flavors that will

enhance the finished dish. Recipes

that usually start with aromatics

include sauces, braises, curries,

sautés, stir-fries and stews.

It’s easy to use aromatics, but a

few tips will help you get the most

out of them. You can chop aromatic

large and remove them from your

cooking at the end, like whole

garlic cloves in a lentil dishes.

Alternately, you can cut the

produce into smaller pieces and

leave them in the dish, which will

add fiber.

Did you know you can freeze grated

garlic, minced ginger, and even

chopped onions, carrots and

celery? If you’re not going to use

the onion, carrot and celery

mixtures, known as mirepoix, in the

near future, blanch it quickly to

preserve it’s texture. Otherwise,

freeze and use in the coming

month for soups and stews.

Take your aromatics to the next

level with flavors that compliment.

Try parsley and shallots for a Cajun

dish, started with onion, celery and

green pepper. If you’re making a

stir fry, beginning with garlic and

ginger, experiment with chives,

cilantro, Chinese five spice, or star

anise. In Italian cooking, onion, car-

rots and celery are brought out with

fennel, bay leaf, sage, parsley and

wine.

Experiment with and enjoy

aromatics...your taste buds will

thank you!

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proper support and skills, healthy living

can be a reality. Design a life that leads to

optimal health and fits into your every day.

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7:30am—8:30am

OR

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Led by Registered Dietitian Wendy Brookhouse.

Wendy loves fitting nutrition into life, working smarter

not harder and creating delicious, healthy meals.

Register by 9/13/2019 Email Wendy.Brookhouse@Amway.com

EATING . ACTIVITY . LIFESTYLE .

UPCOMING NUTRITION EVENTS

SPECIAL Nutrition Seminar: Power of Protein

September 24, 11:30am, WHQ—Connections

REAL: Nutrition— Begins September 18th, 2019

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Wendy.Brookhouse@Amway.com

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Sarah.VanEerden@Amway.com

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