Autumn is Plentiful!

Well….. fall is in full swing, with weather turning chilly, and many people assuming all the tasty produce is gone until next spring. Not so! Many delicious fruits and vegetables are available, adding new variety as the summer options wane.

There are more than 15 well-known fruits and vegetables in season this time of year with upwards of 35 options when the less well-known produce is included in the list. Squash is commonly associated with the fall season, but here is a list of many other foods you can include in your diet in the coming weeks:
Pomegranates, Sweet Potatoes, Bok Choy, Carrots, Grapes, Apples, Mushrooms, Snow Peas, Pears, Swiss Chard, Brussel Sprouts, Figs, Plums, Cauliflower, Leeks, Ginger and Belgian Endive.

The variety of vitamins and minerals offered by these foods is plentiful! Take the challenge of trying a new variety of squash or by incorporating a new fruit or vegetable into your diet each week throughout the fall season!