The Flavors of Fall
Crisp apples, pumpkin, warm cinnamon, roasted squash, tart cranberries. Fall brings plenty of familiar flavors to the table, and many of them come with nutritional benefits too.
This season, take advantage of what fall has to offer by adding a few of these foods and flavors to your everyday meals.
Apples & Pears
Fall is prime time for apples and pears. Both provide fiber, which supports digestive health and can help you feel satisfied for longer after eating. They’re also an easy way to add more fruit to your day.
Try them: Slice an apple and pair it with peanut butter, add chopped pears to oatmeal or yogurt, or toss either fruit into a fall-inspired salad.
Pumpkin, Squash & Sweet Potatoes
Pumpkin isn't just for pie or your favorite seasonal coffee. Pumpkin, winter squash, and sweet potatoes get their rich orange color from carotenoids, including beta-carotene, which the body can convert into vitamin A. Vitamin A plays an important role in healthy vision and immune function.
These fall favorites also provide fiber and can bring natural sweetness, color, and plenty of flavor to your meals.
Try them: Stir pumpkin puree into oatmeal or yogurt, blend it into a smoothie or soup, roast cubes of squash or sweet potato, or add roasted vegetables to a grain bowl.
Quick tip: When buying canned pumpkin, look for 100% pure pumpkin if that's what your recipe calls for. Pumpkin pie filling is different and typically comes with sugar and spices already added.
USER TIP
Turn Fall Favorites Into More Movement!
Apple picking, pumpkin patches, fall walks, and yard clean up are all great ways to sneak more movement into your day.
Make sure your activity tracker is linked to your account so the steps you take throughout your favorite fall activities can be captured. Then, check the app regularly to make sure your data is syncing and see how those everyday steps add up!
WELLNESS MYTH
“If you can’t fit in a full workout, there’s no point in exercising.”
Some movement is better than none. Even if you don’t have time for your usual workout, smaller amounts of physical activity still offer health benefits. A few minutes of brisk walking, dancing, taking the stairs or another activity that gets you moving can contribute to your overall activity for the week.
Quick Tip: Short on time? Look for small opportunities to move throughout your day. Take a 10-minute walk, use the stairs, or get up and stretch between tasks. Those small bursts of movement can add up!
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Monthly Question: What’s one way you could bring more fall flavors to your plate this month?
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