As the temperature begins to cool, kids go back to school and college
football seems just around the corner. You know what's coming: fall.
Summer
gets a lot of attention for roadside farmers' stands selling everything
from tomatoes to cucumbers to watermelons. True, a lot of healthy and
tasty foods are harvested in the summer.
But what about the fall? This season doesn't disappoint, either.
There are so many fresh fruits and vegetables
that come with the fall that it can be hard to narrow down which ones
are best for you. But in this article, we'll look at 10 of the
healthiest fall fares.
You'll want to consider a number of factors
when evaluating whether a food is healthy, and opinions on different
items are as varied as the foods themselves.
10: Sweet Potatoes
The fall is a great time for root vegetables. Often these types of
veggies need time and warmth to develop, meaning they're best harvested
in early or late fall depending on when they're planted.
9: Parsnips
What's shaped like a carrot, grows like a carrot, but isn't one? If it's white, you're looking at a parsnip.
A relative of the carrot, parsnips are root vegetables that are best harvested in late fall or even early winter.
8: Pears
For our next healthy fall food, let's takes a break from vegetables and consider something naturally sweet. Pears are the perfect treat for a sweet tooth, but they're also versatile enough to be cooked into a number of dishes.
7: Winter Squash
Next up isn't really one food but many, typically clumped together under the name winter squash.
There are numerous types of winter squash, all of them healthy for you.
Pumpkin
Technically a winter squash, the ubiquitous pumpkin deserves a spot of its own on the list.
What
would fall be without pumpkins: the carving of jack-o'-lanterns, the
centerpiece of the table? And did you know that in addition to serving
as a decoration, pumpkins are a great food to add to your fall diet?
5: Brussels Sprouts
Do you remember when you were a kid and being served over-cooked, bitter little cabbage heads? If so, you're not alone. But Brussels sprouts deserve a second chance. Brussels
sprouts are gaining renewed interest, especially in the U.S., as a
superfood -- one packed with a number of healthy nutrients that may
prevent certain diseases.
4: Pomegranates
The pomegranate is a festive fall food that is a great boost to your health. The
inside of a pomegranate is full of inedible white pulp that surrounds
arils, little red pods of pulp and juice that surround the seeds. The
arils are the part that you eat.
3: Apples
What list of healthy fall foods would be complete without a little slice of Americana?
One of the most popular fruits on the market, apples are such a part of U.S. culture. Apple pie, the Big Apple, Apple computers ... apples are all around.
2: Turnip Greens
As we progress onward in our list of top healthy fall foods, we move into the area every nutritionist loves, dark leafy greens. Dark leafy greens are full of vitamins and minerals. An often overlooked leafy green is the turnip top.
1: Kale
At the top of our list of 10 healthy fall foods is one you may have
not tried, but one that is certainly gaining notoriety as a great
tasting, super healthy leafy green.
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