It's Fall Y'all

By Kayley George, RDN, LD

It’s that time of year again! The leaves are hitting the ground, the air is crisp, and the yummy flavors of fall are here! Fall brings with it delicious vegetables and spices to brighten up your recipes. Here are some of those scrumptious veggies and spices that will give you a nutrition boost!

Vegetables

Pumpkins

  • Pumpkins aren’t just good for Halloween. Pumpkin is filled with fiber and vitamin A, which is amazing for your skin and eyes.

Beets

  • Beets are rich in naturally occuring nitrates that could help support healthy blood pressure.

Sweet Potato

  • Like pumpkins, sweet potatoes are high in fiber and vitamin A.

Spaghetti Squash

  • Spaghetti squash is a great lower-calorie and gluten-free alternative to grain-based pasta.

Kale

  • Kale is a chock full of nutrients! It contains loads of vitamins A, C, and K, plus manganese.

Okra

  • The pods of okra are high in vitamins K and C. It is also a good source of fiber and folate.

Parsnips

  • Parsnips are full of fiber and contain copious amounts of vitamin C and folate.

Cranberries

  • Cranberries are known for their wealth of nutritional benefits and may help protect against urinary tract infections. They contain a compound that prevents harmful bacteria from sticking to your bladder wall.

Spices

Cinnamon, clove, and oregano

  • These spices are rich in antioxidants and protect your cells against free radicals.

Ginger

  • Ginger has been used for years to help treat everything from the common cold to motion sickness and gastrointestinal ailments.

Tumeric

  • Tumeric has been under intense research due to its potential to aid the prevention of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease.

There are so many fun, yummy vegetables and spices that can really add variety and nutrients to your meals. Rather than making a bee-line for the Pumpkin Spice Lattes, add some natural fall ingredients to your lineup instead!

Fall into a healthy routine; for more professional guidance to incorporate more vegetables and spices into your diet without research and stress, please reach out for a FREE consult from experts in the field!

Published on Sep 29, 2019 at 8:00 am

Dietitian TipsKayley George