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Health & Wellness

In Season for October

As we step into October, we welcome the earthy flavors of fall. From crisp sweet apples, to rich winter squash, the foods of fall are here. To warm up on a cool fall evening, enjoy delicious pork tenderloin topped with baked apples, or a bowl of homemade butternut squash soup. Fall comfort foods like pot roast and baked chicken are also well matched with the season's fresh produce.

Vegetables

• Beets
• Broccoli
• Brussels sprouts
• Eggplant
• Fennel
• Pumpkins
• Swiss Chard
• Winter Squash

Fruits

• Apples
• Blueberries
• Cranberries
• Limes
• Melon
• Peaches
• Pears
• Plums
• Raspberries

Featured Recipes

Beet and Caramelized Onions With Feta
Peaches 'a l'opera
Roasted Pork and Apples With Cider Glaze

Additional Recipes

• Watermelon Salad with Mint Leaves
• Watermelon Tomato Salad
• Mint and Lime Melon Salad
• Poached Pears in Orange Juice
• Sage Pork Loin Chops with Cinnamon and Brown Sugar Apples
• Poached Apples Stuffed with Gorgonzola
• Spaghetti with Creamy Broccoli-Mushroom Sauce
• Peaches With Caramel Sauce
• Dressing with Hawaiian Sweet Bread, Cranberries and Sunflower Seeds
• Lemon Creamed Brussels Sprouts
• Baked Brie with Gingered Blueberries
• Potato Broccoli Casserole
• Parmesan Asparagus Spears
• Baked Ham with Spiced Apples and Pears
• Watermelon and Yellow Tomato Salad

Holidays

Halloween

Candy is often the main food focal point of this holiday, but why not make fresh produce a part of it too? Help your kids make their own caramel apples -- it's still candy, but it is fun, interactive activity -- plus a crisp healthy apple is a nice way to balance sweet gooey caramel.

Dislcaimer: The information on this module is not intended to be used as a substitute for medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional about your health and the health of others, and before acting upon any recommendation made in this module. Please note that medical information is constantly changing, so some information may be out of date.