Autumn is quickly approaching, but as summer winds down; our favorite fall foods start to come out.
Farmers markets galore! Thanksgiving may be a little too far away, but food fans shouldn’t fret, between all the rich foods of fall, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Especially for those looking to start up a healthy routine (pre-New Year’s Resolution anyone?).
September-November offer some of the best foods all year long. Farmers are harvesting all the good from their fields, and everything is fresh and plentiful. Now is the best time to start taking advantage of all the season has to offer. Take the time to get acquainted with all the fruits and vegetables fall has to offer.
Here are some great combinations of fall favorites to look forward to that will tide you into the winter months-
Salad + low fat vinaigrette + dried fruit + nuts:
You can’t go wrong with this. In fact, it’s a theme that’s taking over our favorite restaurants by storm (Panera). Pair up some greens with any combination of dried fruits (cranberries & cherries are great) or sliced apples, pears, strawberries or grapes. Combined with some nuts for protein and a low fat dressing and you have a tasty meal you can feel confident eating.
Veggie galore:
Everything is in season right now, everything is fresh. Take advantage of all the great veggies at your local grocery store. Corn, green beans, carrots, and cabbage are all old favorites. Avocados are a great fresh find for those who haven’t experienced them before. The green veggies are loaded in anti-oxidants and packed with vitamins as well. Try spreading avocado on sandwiches or throwing wedges in salads.
Take advantage of all the healthy treats available this season. Start some good habits to carry over when staying true to healthy foods gets harder. What are some of your favorite fall recipes?
