Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Autumn Fruits and Veggies

Autumn is rapidly approaching, which means new fruits and vegetables will be in-season.  Choosing those produce in-season will save you money, along with great tasting side dishes.

A long list of fruits and vegetables are harvested year-round or just in autumn.  Apples, artichoke, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, eggplant, green beans, green onions, kale, mushrooms, okra, onions, pears, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, yams and zucchini are just a few.

Fruits and vegetables are an easy way to fill up your plate without adding a lot of calories.  They are packed with vitamins and minerals to keep you at your best.  All produce has benefits but whole fruit contains the most fiber, but any is better than none.  If canned, frozen, dried, or 100% juice forms are most convenient or budget-friendly for you, get 2 servings per day.

Check out the grocery store and get a variety of colors on your plate.  The more, the better.

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