Introduction:
As the weather begins to cool down and the sun begins to set a little earlier, our body desires different foods as the season changes. So understanding what foods our body is calling for and why, can help you to have a more diverse and abundant diet. In this article I am going to be talking about the different fruits and vegetables that are in season during the fall months.
What is seasonal produce?
Eating seasonally means you eat foods around the time that they are meant to be harvested. Each season depending on how the weather changes determines what produce can be grown. With all the food we have available now a days it’s hard to even know what foods are in season.
How do we know which foods are in season?
The way you find out what foods are in season, is to go to your local farmer’s market where they only harvest what’s in season. By going to the local farmer’s market you support our local farmers and help the community’s economy. You can learn so much about where the fruits and vegetables are grown and how they are grown, giving you the opportunity to learn more about the foods and how amazing they are for you.
So what foods are in season for Fall?
Here is a list of the different fruits and vegetables to be on the look for during the months of Fall;
Apple
Blackberry
Butternut squash
Brussels sprouts
Cabbage (savoy and spring green)
Carrot
Cauliflower
Celery
Kale
Leek
Onion
Parsnip
Pear
Potato
Pumpkin
Purple sprouting broccoli
Spinach
Turnip
There is so many different ways you can begin to incorporate these foods into your diet. The reason these foods are beneficial during the months of fall is they help prepare you for the cooler weather that is coming. All of these foods are generally warmer yet healing foods, that help keep your immune system strong.
Explore your options
We are not designed to eat the same meals each day of the week. We are designed to have a wide variety of different foods in our diet. You can do this by exploring the different fruits and vegetables that are in season all the out the year. Giving you plenty of plant diversity which is going to help keep your body healthy and balanced.
A great source of healthy Fall-time recipes
We all love fall for the soul warming and tasty foods, but 9 times out of 10 they are not the healthiest meals. So finding healthier ways to cook your fall time favorites will make it more fun and overall better for your body.
A great place to find some healthy and fun recipes is here:
Summary
Eating according to the season is a great way to support your local farmers and the community’s economy. It’s the best way to continuously get in the right amount of nutrient diversity. So go visit your local farmers market and pick out some of your favorite fall time produce, then treat yourself good by trying one of the many healthy fall-time recipes to help you stay healthy as the leafs begin to change.
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