Healthy Fall Foods

People seem to always look forward to the delicious fruits and vegetables of summer, but what about the delicious and healthy foods of the fall? As the cool air approaches and we move towards the fall harvest, Karen Giles Acupuncture offers you this list of foods to help keep you healthy this fall.

• Sweet Potatoes - This root vegetable is almost completely fat free and sodium free. Rich in vitamin A, sweet potatoes are good for vision, healthy skin, and a strong immune system.
• Pears - High in fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, pears will contribute to a healthy heart, muscles, and nerves.
• Pumpkins - Not only good for carving, pumpkins are chock full of fiber, vitamin A, B vitamins, and minerals. 
• Pomegranates - Juicy, delicious, and has a high level of antioxidants which help prevent free radicals from causing harm to the body.
• Apples - From pies and fritters to salads, it is easy to find ways to enjoy apples! High in vitamin C, antioxidants, and fibers apples will help keep the doctor away! Important tip ... keep the skin on. Most of the nutrition can be found in the skin and the layer directly below it.
• Kale - One of the healthiest foods on the list, kale contains vitamins A, K, C, and B, beta-carotene, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Beta-carotene is suggested to help prevent cancer and heart disease.

Break out the cook books, hit the market, and try some new recipes! Eating healthy can be delicious an enjoyable!