Healthy Fall Produce
Now that the leaves are turning and summer crops are gone, purchase some healthy fall produce. Some farmers’ markets are still open and if not, head to your local supermarket. Here are some healthy choices for fall produce: (Adapted from: 9 Fall Produce Picks to Add to Your Plate ) Pumpkins – not just for carving but for eating. Pumpkins are loaded with vitamin A, full of fiber, basically fat free, offers lots of potassium. Make some pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins. Pumpkin pie does have some added sugar but also offers a lot of healthy nutrients. Sweet Potatoes – so many people avoid potatoes because they think they are fattening. It is the add-ons like sour cream, that add the calories. Sweet potatoes are low in fat but loaded with nutrients including vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. When eating out, choose the baked sweet potato over the baked white potato for a nutrition boost. E...