Fall into Superfoods

With the Fall Season upon us, new foods are going to be readily available for picking! We have a whole new crop of seasonal fruits and vegetables to choose from. Today, I want to share with you which foods will give you the best bang for your buck. Here are Fall's Superfoods!

*Superfood - a nutrient-rich food considered to be especially beneficial for health and well-being.

1. Brussels Sprouts

• I don't know about you, but I love me some brussels spouts. Roast them with a little extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar...I could eat them as a meal alone!

• Great source of Vitamin K

• Excellent source of Iron

• Great source of Folate

2. Apples

• Whether you love raw apples or baked ones, you can't go wrong this fall season!

• Apples are an excellent source of antioxidants.

• They contain 4g of Fiber for every serving.

3. Cauliflower

• You can eat cauliflower raw, steam it, or mash it into some mashed cauliflower potatoes.

• Great source of Vitamin C

• The Phytonutrients can help lower cholesterol and may help prevent cancer.

4. Pumpkin

• No surprise here, pumpkins are in season!

• Pumpkin is a great source of Potassium.

• Contains a good amount of Vitamin B.

• Great source of fiber

5. Squash

• Much like fish, you will find many of your Omega 3's in this seasonal delight.

• Also a great source of Vitamin A.

6. Dates

• Great source of fiber

• A low fat food item

• High in Potassium

7. Sweet Potatoes

• Mash them, bake them, turn them into fries (baked fries)...the world is your oyster with Sweet Potatoes this season.

• Sweet Potatoes can help decrease inflammation.

• Great source of Vitamin A

• Good source of Iron

8. Kiwi

• One of my favorite fruits of all time! I love that Kiwi's are in season right now. Not only are they delicious, but they are super healthy too!

• Great source of Potassium

• Good source of Copper

• Excellent source of Vitamin C

9. Grapefruit

• Not only are Grapefruits a superfood, but if you eat one in the morning they have been linked to an increase in metabolism.

• Excellent source of Vitamin C

• Can help lower cholesterol

• Good source of Lycopene

10. Pomegranates

• Pomegranates are loaded with antioxidants.

• Good source of Folate

• Great source of Vitamin C

Even if you aren't eating these food by themselves, try incorporating them into your meals. These foods are in season right now so you'll get the best of the best, plus these 10 foods are Superfoods! So 'Super Size' that order!! ;)