That Magic of Fall
September 23rd is the first day of the Autumn Equinox. Activities like attending local harvest festivals that’s filled with games, food, and entertainment. Taking a moment to look at the breathtaking beauty of the trees leaves turning red, gold and orange.
Lastly, we must not forget fall season snacks, such as pumpkin-spiced lattes, warm pumpkin pie, and carmel apples. While many enjoy these treats during the fall, it could cause food triggers.
The Virgo sign rules the small intestine, pancreas and gallbladder, you can view our post, “Virgo’s Holistic Health Tips: The Digestive Track” to understand the importance of these areas in our body. As a sign that rules these areas, it’s important to pay special attention to your digestive health during this fall season. Below are practical suggestions you can apply, prior to indulging in the Fall treats craze.
Virgo’s Fall Food Digestive Health
- Over indulging in Fall foods such as Pumpkin Spice Donuts, Pumpkin Spice Cookie and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins, can raise blood sugars. According to an article created by the Cleveland Clinic, our digestive system breaks down carbs into blood sugar. When we consume carbs, it will increase our blood sugars. Eating highly processed carbs consistently, can lead to ailments like diabetes.
- Although Pumpkin Seed allergies are rare, due to being high in fiber, it can cause gas and bloating. In a research study fatty acids which are found in pumpkin seeds can cause stomach cramps if consumed in large amounts.
- Carmel Apples is a fan favorite of mine. However, there are necessary precautions to take when eating Carmel apples. The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Food Research Institute, did a study on Carmel Apples stored at Room Temperature vs. Refrigerated Carmel Apples. They discovered over a course of 3 days, the room temperature Carmel Apples was found to have increased traces of Listeria. According to www.cdc.gov/listeria, listeria can cause fevers, muscle aches, diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
Concluding Thoughts
The Autumn months are filled with delicious goodies to share with family and friends. But food sensitivities to overindulging in to many sweet treats can have an adverse food reaction. Remember that the severity of food triggers varies from person to person. Always take precautions to ensure your safety when it comes to food allergies, that can effect the small intestine, pancreas and gallbladder.
Please be diligent in avoiding foods that may trigger allergic reactions. However, don’t become obsessive with the ideas of avoiding Fall food treats all together as well. Lifes about creating a healthy balance and by creating a healthy balance you can embrace the magic of fall.
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