We have the secret to feeling your best this fall

If you have been keeping up with Krush for a while, you know that we are passionate about serving seasonal ingredients in our stores. We have talked endlessly about how wonderful it is for the environment and local farmers, and how it really just tastes better. But did you know that eating seasonal produce is actually beneficial for your health? 

We are big proponents of listening to your body. Cravings are not just meaningless desires, they are your body telling you that it needs more of something. It’s not a coincidence that we crave cold, sweet fruit, tomatoes and bright fresh salads in the summer, and warm, grounding soups, apples in every form, and roasted veggies in the fall and winter. 

During the summer months, we thrive off of juicy fruits and cold salads because they hydrate us and lower our body temperature. As we transition into fall, our body temperature begins to drop. To combat this change, we feel hungrier and crave heartier, warmer foods that increase our internal temp. Even hours of sunlight play a role in our seasonal cravings and needs. During the summer months, we are exposed to an abundance of sunlight, an external force that naturally increases serotonin levels. Do you know what else increases serotonin levels? Carbs. So, it should come as no surprise that during the months that sunlight is not as prevalent, we naturally turn to squash and apples (seasonal produce that is higher in carbs and calories) over cucumbers and berries. This is just one of many examples of seasonal produce supporting our bodies as the seasons change. 

At Krush, we are meticulous about changing our daily specials and menu items as needed throughout the year. Our fall specials, featuring seasonal fall ingredients and flavors, will be available starting October 11.

To changing seasons,
The OK Team