As of Wednesday, September 23rd, we are officially in the season of Fall! Autumn is such a beautiful time of the year. There is usually a bounty of outdoor activities to do, the holidays are nearing and as the temperatures go down, our hoodies go up. This doesn’t mean that the availability of fresh produce has to suffer though. There are plenty of great seasonal fruits and vegetables available (including this red tuber) that are just waiting to provide you with great nutrition. Try some of these great seasonal fruits and vegetables to help you reach your daily 5 servings:
• Apples
• Bananas
• Beets
• Broccoli
• Brussels Sprouts
• Carrots
• Cauliflower
• Cranberries
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Grapes
• Mushrooms
• Parsnips
• Pears
• Pineapple
• Pumpkins
• Sweet Potatoes and Yams
• Winter Squash
For more information, visit http://healthymeals.nal.usda.gov/features-month/whats-season
