Four Fall Foods for Healthy Nutrition

As fall arrives, we have thoughts of harvest and other crops of fresh fruits and vegetables. Consider the following four foods to add tasty, healthy variety to your autumn meals:

Apples

Apples are sweet, delicious and very versatile by themselves or added to a number of dishes. Best of all, apples are low in calories, have no cholesterol, are high in fiber and contain nutrients such as calcium, potassium, folic acid and Vitamin C.

Winter Squash

Fall squash such as butternut and acorn are flavorful and make a great additional to any autumn meal. Winter squash is an excellent source of fiber and Vitamin A.

Pecans

Although portion control is essential when eating nuts such as pecans, they are also very healthy for you and are great on salads or as a snack. Pecans are high in vitamin B6, zinc, magnesium, folic acid and thiamine.

Pumpkins

Not just an attractive autumn decoration, pumpkins are savory and nutritious to eat. Pumpkins offer Vitamin C, E, riboflavin, potassium, iron, fiber and carotenoids to help prevent cancer and heart disease.