Eating with the seasons is a practical way to support your body. During the colder months, focus shifts to hardy vegetables and fruits that store well or thrive in low temperatures. These foods provide the fiber and nutrients necessary to maintain energy and support the immune system

Creamy Tahini Caesar Dressing (measure with your heart) with Homegrown Sprouting Company Alfalfa Clover Sprouts! Base: 1/4 cup tahini Juice of 2 lemons Umami + depth: 2-3 tbsp nutritional yeast (don’t be shy here!!) 1 to 2 tbsp caper juice Pinch of MSG (Dime blend)

Ingredients (Serves 2) For the bowl 1 cup cooked sushi rice or brown rice 1 cup cubed extra-firm tofu (pan-seared or air-fried until golden) ½ cup diced cucumber ½ cup shredded carrot ½ cup pickled or fermented daikon or kimchi ¼ cup thinly sliced red cabbage ¼ avocado, sliced or cubed 1 tablespoon sesame seeds ¼ cup sprouts or microgreens Optional: nori strips, edamame, or mango for brightness

This is not just a salad. It is nourishment you can see. Bright beets, creamy avocado, crisp cabbage, golden corn, and a burst of blackberries meet ancient rice and a handful of fresh sprouts. Every bite feels like sunlight and soil, pure living energy.

Cucumbers are 95% water, which means every bite is like a sip of hydration your body didn’t have to remember to drink. That hydration helps your skin look plumper, your energy feel clearer, and your digestion stay smooth. When you’re hydrated on a cellular level, your glow shows up naturally—it’s your body’s way of saying thank you.

Sprouts are living foods—still growing, still vibrant—until the moment you eat them. That’s why they fuel energy, repair, and glow from the inside out. I grow mine with The Sprouting Company kits (use code FRANCESCA).

Glowing from Within: My Journey to Clear Skin Through Plant-Based Living by Francesca Nardelli reveals how plant-based living cleared my skin and boosted energy.