Fall is officially here! With the change in weather comes a change in cravings for our favorite nostalgic fall foods. This gives us a great opportunity to spice up our usual diet with these top produce picks for fall weather:
· Orange vegetables, such as pumpkin and sweet potatoes, have the ability to take taste towards a sweet or savory direction. Both of these versatile vegetables are perfect for fall and increasing your intake of fiber and vitamin A.
· Beets are a great add-on to your next meal this chilly season, and also help to create healthy blood pressure levels!
· For those looking to cut carbs, turn to spaghetti squash! This unique, kid-friendly vegetable is perfect for sneaking extra nutrients into your next meal.
· Fall is perfect for a variety of soups to warm up on cool days. By adding kale to your next soup, you will also be increasing your intake of vitamins A, C, K and magnesium!
· Along with all the fall vegetables come fall fruits! Cranberries and pear are perfect for the new season and will also have some bonus health benefits. Pears will help increase your fiber intake while cranberries improve the lining of your bladder.
· Okra and Parsnips are also perfect add-ons to your next autumn kitchen creation and will increase your intake of Vitamin C, fiber and folate!
Check out these fun fall produce in your local grocery store to spice up your season!
Find this info and more at: http://www.eatright.org/resource/food/nutrition/healthy-eating/fall-produce-picks.
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