06/06/2026
🌿 What’s Growing in Dr. Latimer’s Kitchen This Week? 🌿
This week’s farmers market haul includes eggplant, green beans, basil, spinach, mint, zucchini, onions, and blackberries. These colorful foods are packed with nutrients that support healthy gums, a balanced oral microbiome, and overall wellness.
🫐 Blackberries – Rich in vitamin C and antioxidants that support healthy gums and help combat inflammation.
🥬 Spinach – Provides folate, magnesium, and nitrates that support circulation and tissue health.
🌱 Basil & Mint – Contain natural plant compounds with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
🧅 Onions – A source of quercetin, an antioxidant that helps support a healthy inflammatory response.
🟢 Green Beans, Eggplant & Zucchini – Provide fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants that support gut, oral, and overall health.
The health of our mouths is closely connected to the health of the rest of our bodies. Choosing colorful vegetables, fresh herbs, and berries is a simple way to nourish healthy gums and support long-term wellness.
Thank you to Urban Harvest Farmers’s Market for making it easy to bring home fresh, seasonal foods that support a healthy lifestyle.
What fresh foods are in your kitchen this week?
