Summer may have come to an end, but the bounty of the fall harvest is coming to your table. Supporting your health with the proper fall foods can keep you at your peak of wellness. With a bolstered immune system, you’ll have a better chance of fighting away pathogens throughout the cold and flu season.
These 7 healthy fall foods are the ones to enjoy for delicious flavors and a bounty of healthful benefits.
Pumpkin
Pumpkins are everywhere in the fall, and while that pumpkin spice latte is on your mind, you should think of pure pumpkin puree instead. Adding it to overnight oats, muffins, or even pancakes gives you a hefty dose of beta-carotene that fights illness and helps your eyes stay healthy.
Apples
Apples are another fall favorite to enjoy. With loads of fiber, apples can help your heart stay healthy. Fiber also makes you feel fuller for longer, so you’ll be less likely to cave into cravings for candy corn and other not-so-healthy fall treats.
Root Veggies
There’s nothing better than an easy side dish and roasted root veggies are delicious. They’re also nutritious, so fill your cart and plate with carrots, parsnips, radishes, sweet potatoes, potatoes, and beets. These are the key to more vitamins A and C to keep your immune system nice and strong.
Winter Squash
With so many different kinds of winter squash, you can find one to serve for dinner tonight. Butternut, spaghetti, and acorn squash are just a few examples. All of them have plentiful potassium that keeps blood pressure healthy.
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Pears
While everyone focuses on pumpkins and apples, don’t leave pears out. This healthy fall food is also a fiber-rich choice. Plus, it contains vitamin C and potassium, too. They’re delicious as a snack, in salads, or even roasted in the oven.
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Cranberries
Fresh cranberries are often turned into that treasured sauce everyone loves at Thanksgiving. But throwing a few of them in your morning oatmeal or jazzing up a salad is a great way to use fall’s healthy harvest on your table. Cranberries are rich in fiber and vitamin C. That beautiful color contains anthocyanins which reduce oxidative stress for better health.
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Cinnamon
While not technically a food, cinnamon is the healthy fall spice you need. It adds sweetness without sugar and works in sweet and savory recipes alike. Cinnamon is a healthy addition to sprinkle on roasted veggies (like those root vegetables mentioned above) or even your morning coffee, so you’ll forgo the cream and sugar.
Take advantage of these healthy fall foods while they’re in season and keep yourself in the best of health as the temperatures turn colder.
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