Welcome to your third ReFresh newsletter of the season! We hope you had a great February and found a way to enjoy the extra leap day!
In this newsletter, you will find:
– Learn more about hakurei turnips and their health benefits in the “Featured Bag Item” section.
– Learn in the “Ask a Farmer” section.
– A few simple recipes that you can make with the fresh ingredients in your ReFresh bag!
– Check out the information for Farmily Music at Chispas Farms, Silver Horizons Food Market, and Fuel and Flow Yoga, in the “Community Resource” section.
We hope you enjoy this newsletter and thank you for your participation as we work together to build a healthy local food system.
Text your questions, photos, and comments to: (505) 226-3707.
Featured Bag Item
What are Hakurei Turnips and what are their health benefits?
The Hakurei Turnip is a root vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates for its white, fleshy root. They are mildly sweet and crisp when served raw, but can be cooked to soften the flesh and bring out the sweetness even more. The tops are also edible. Try adding them to a salad or cooking them along with the roots for an extra nutrient boost.
The roots provide vitamins C, B6, and E, which help to boost the immune system, promote brain and heart health, and may help prevent cancer. They also contain fiber which helps regulate digestion, and potassium which is essential for nerve and muscle function .
The greens are a good source of calcium as well as vitamins A and K which are important for bone health, immune function, and blood clotting.
Have more questions about food and nutrition? Send your questions to [email protected]
Disclaimer: The information shared by Three Sisters Kitchen (TSK) is for general informational purposes only, and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by a doctor or other health care provider.
Ask a Farmer
Recipes We Love!
This Red Russian Kale and Apple Salad is a tasty option for a light lunch. Add some chicken, salmon, or tofu for a protein boost.
Serve these Sauteed Oyster Mushrooms as a side dish, as a topping on a grilled steak or chicken breast, or mixed into a pasta.
Nutrition:
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Kale contains fiber which improves digestive health and helps keep you full longer. It is also packed with nutrients like vitamins A, K, C, and B6 , manganese, copper, calcium, and magnesium for immune function, bone, eye, brain, and heart health. Pairing it with a source of unsaturated fat, like olive oil, helps improve the absorption of nutrients in the body.
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Oyster mushrooms are low in fat while providing carbohydrates, fiber, and protein for increased energy and satiety. They also provide antioxidants to boost the immune system and reduce cellular damage in the body.
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Breakfast radishes are low in calories, but high in nutrients. They contain nutrients like vitamin C, calcium, and potassium which help control blood pressure and may reduce the risk of heart disease. The leaves also contain antioxidants which may help protect against cancer.
Community Resources
Farmily Music @ Chispas Farm
Take the whole family to Chispas Farm to sing, play, dance, and connect with the farm.
When: March 16 from 10:30-11:15 am
Where: 229 Saavendra Rd. SW, Albuquerque 87105
Adelante Senior Center
Build strength and increase mobility with free yoga classes every Wednesday and Friday.
Silver Horizons offers free groceries for low income seniors 50+ (income verification may be required). Times and locations are listed below.
When: 1st Tuesday of every month
10:30 – 11:30am
Where: Raymond G. Sanchez Senior Center
9800 Fourth St. NW
When: 3rd Saturday of every month
10:00 – 11:00am
Where: Paradise Hills Senior Center
6001 Paradise Blvd. NW
When: 2nd Wednesday of every month
12:30-1:30pm
Where: County Extension Building
1510 Menaul Blvd. NW
When: 3rd Tuesday of every month
10:00 – 11:00am
Where: Tijeras Senior Center
10 Tijeras Ave, Tijeras, NM 87059
This Week’s ReFresh Bag:
This week your Refresh bag will include many of the following delicious fresh and staple items:
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Hakurei Turnips w/ greens and lettuce from Farm of Song*
*NM grown / NM made We raise money to purchase these foods from local farmers and food producers as a concrete way to invest in our local food system and get delicious, fresh, local food to our ReFresh families. Keep an eye out for these local farms and food businesses when you do your food shopping. ReFresh bags will always include local food items.
Thank You!
Special thanks to all of the farmers and food producers working so hard to feed our communities; our partner organizations who helped to recruit ReFresh families: Kids’ Cook, Together for Brothers, Mandy’s Farm, New Mexico Asian Family Center, and YES Housing; to the staff, volunteers, donors, and ReFresh families who make the program work, and to our partners at MoGro Mobile Grocery, who pack these beautiful ReFresh bags each week for us, and who do so much important work connecting communities to healthy food throughout New Mexico. There would be no ReFresh program without all of you – we love our partners!
– All of us at Three Sisters Kitchen
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