Eating Healthy in Autumn

Adopting a healthier lifestyle can be as simple as sinking your teeth into a crisp, juicy apple. Apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, as well as antioxidants like Vitamin C and quercitin. Eating just one apple a day has been shown to increase your body's immune defenses and promote a healthy heart — not to mention satisfy your craving for something sweet and delicious!

Eating Healthy in Autumn

Make these easy changes for a healthy autumn

1. An apple a day really does make sense; it has about 80 calories and 5 grams of fiber.

2. Expand your fruit repertoire — take advantage of fall's bounty of figs, pomegranates, grapes and persimmons.

3. For a big dose of vitamins, minerals and fiber, eat more hearty greens.

4. Start your day with a Microwave Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal for a feeling of well-being that will last all morning.

5. Hot mulled cider on a crisp, fall afternoon is a pleasure worth writing home about.

6. Take a hike! Enjoy the beautiful fall foliage while burning calories (250 calories/hour for a comfortable stroll in the woods).

7. Make Mexican Chicken Soup on a cold day for a low-cal yet hearty treat.

8. Set up the slow cooker before work so Tuscan Chicken with White Beans and Wilted Greens will be ready for dinner.

9. Settle in with a soothing cup of tea for a nice antioxidant boost.

10. Make homemade applesauce.

 

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