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You're probably already feeling that tad bit of brisk air in the mornings (except here in Arizona 😆), telling you autumn is around the corner. To get into the spirit, plan ahead by tossing a soup or stew in the crockpot for you to cook and freeze. That way, you can have a delicious meal ready to thaw and enjoy, and you can even have a bowl today to get you in the spirit of autumn.

Here are a few of my favorite soups or stew recipes White Bean Enchilada soup, Albondigas, and Sweet Potato bean chili.

A simple, inexpensive, and versatile snack to make is a batch of crispy chickpeas. You can eat these by the handful for a protein-rich snack, or you can toss them on your salads for some extra crunch and flavor.

Here are a few flavor pairings that go well on your crispy chickpeas:
• Italian blend
• Mexican blend
• Mediterranean blend
• old bay seasoning
• Everything but the bagel

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Have you ever heard of ashwagandha?

Ashwagandha is a popular adaptogen used in Ayurveda, and its benefits are tremendous. It's known as a stress buster that benefits the adrenals, and with daily use, it can help lower your stress response, among other things.

Ashwagandha can help to lower cortisol levels, help to reduce inflammation, can help to lower cholesterol levels, and much more. It truly is an incredible herb to add to your regimen.

You can consume it in daily capsules, as a tincture, and drink it as a tea. As always, make sure to speak with your doctor about starting any new supplements.

Pro tip: batch cook a few items to use all week long.

Make a batch of grains and greens to eat on throughout the week. You can easily toss these into recipes, use them as side items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Grains to consider:
• quinoa
• brown rice
• millet

Greens to consider:
• spinach
• kale
• swiss chard