Eat & Live Goodness with Sharon Palmer, August 2021

View this email in your browser August 2021 Tap into Plant Intuition If you're like me, you've been enjoying an abundance of fresh summer produce, bursting with color and flavor, like this basket of radishes I spied at the Waimea farmers market during my vacation last month. I crave them all—tomatoes, berries, summer squash, stone fruits—during these hot months and I'm in awe of their magnetic pull that's more than enjoyment alone. You see, plants intuitively know what we need from them. All plants have built-in powers, courtesy of plant compounds called phytochemicals, to propagate and protect themselves, which in turn protects our health.  Their sophisticated defense systems have evolved over thousands of years, and humans too have evolved eating these plants, reaping their protective benefits. Plants show them to us as deep purples, reds, and greens—every color reveals its own unique health benefits. Those plump cherry tomatoes I pluck off the vine each afternoon contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant plant compound shown to help naturally boost skin's protection against the August sun. Drawn to cucumbers, zucchini, watermelon, and strawberries? Their high water content helps keep you hydrated during long, hot days. Summer crops, from basil and bell peppers to raspberries and plums, are light too, so we feel cooler when we eat them. It's no surprise that every season's fruits and veggies offer exactly what we need. Fortunately, with seasonal food in farmers markets, CSAs, and supermarkets, as well as home gardens, they're never very far away. It's so fun—and so good for our health—to make the most of what is in season right now, which I'll be highlighting all month on the blog as part of a powerful plant-based lifestyle. With Love and Gratitude,  Want Summer Produce by the Box? In Special Delivery: CSAs, I give the 411 on how to support local agriculture and your fruit and veg cravings! Home from the Farmers Market  I've got 10 Plant-Based Recipes Fresh From the Farmers Market to try right now! Register NOW for my Prescott College Plant-based Nutrition and Culinary Workshop August 31 - September 21. I'll personally guide you on the elements and benefits of a healthful plant-based diet as we share bioregional ingredients, cultural food traditions, and cook together in our own kitchens via Zoom! Earn 1 college credit (dietitians can earn 15 credits).  IG Plant-Based Cooking Show Cook along with me on my Instagram Live Plant-Based Cooking Show! Live from my kitchen in Ojai every Thursday at 3 PST @SharonPalmerRD.  Plant-Based Weight Loss  I'm weighing in on eating a vegan diet for a healthy weight at Parade.   Healthy Fruits to Help Achieve Weight Loss Goals Get the scoop on how nutrient-packed fruits align with your healthy weight goals, also at Parade.     California Vegan is Live!  I'm so excited to announce that my new book, California Vegan, is live at bookstores across the nation, Amazon, Apple, and my site. Get yours today! Instagram Giveaways! Stay connected for more information on my upcoming giveaways! I'm giving away tons of cool prizes, such as my brand new book, California Vegan and a nutribullet Pro! Follow me on Instagram to enter.   About Sharon  Sharon Palmer, MSFS, RD is The Plant-Powered Dietitian. She is an award-winning food and nutrition journalist based in Ojai, California. Sharon speaks, writes, and blogs about her passion for delicious, healthful, sustainable plant-based foods every day. Check out her three books, and don't forget to follow Sharon on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter and her blog. If you'd like to work with Sharon, please contact her here. Copyright © 2021 Sharon Palmer, RD, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Sharon Palmer, RD PO Box 967 Ojai, CA 93024 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.