WOW your Thanksgiving Guests with Seasonal Veggies this Fall.

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Have you shopped for your Thanksgiving meal yet? Pumpkins, apples,

squashes... there are so many delicious produce options that we wait all year

long for that Fall delivers. Pumpkin season is officially here, and while

pumpkin spice lattes and pumpkin pies might not be the healthiest options --

pumpkins are excellent for creating hearty, warming soups in your slow

cooker that will boost your health and immune systems. You can also make a

delicious and healthy snack out of roasting the seeds.

Aside from the great pumpkin, here are some more fall seasonal produce you

should snap up from your local farmers market to put on your table.

Apples

Like pumpkins, we see a lot of apple-based recipes in fall. But let’s not forget

that fall is prime apple season too. You can enjoy the fresh-picked taste of

this ultimate natural health food right out of your fruit bowl, sliced and

topped with natural nut butter, or even added to your salads.

Winter Greens

Why should kale get all the attention? Get an organic batch of winter greens

that are either mixed or separate with collard greens, mustard greens, or

turnip greens. These greens all have plenty of vitamins and minerals plus

loads of antioxidants. Make them into salads, sauté them and top them with

baked fish, or add them to your soups and stews for more nutrition this fall.

Pomegranates

Juicy and delicious, pomegranates are a superb fall choice. They do take

some effort to eat, but the effort is entirely worth it. You can also garnish your

salads with them for a bright pop of color.

Pears

There are so many types of pears. Bartlett pears are among the most well-

known of them, but your farmers market may have a different, lesser-known

variety to try and love. They’re juicy and enjoyable on their own but if you

want a dessert that tastes sinful without wrecking your goals, try poaching

your pears for a genuinely classy finish.

Sweet Potatoes

Fun fact: sweet potatoes are not yams or related to potatoes. Bake them up

with some cinnamon to enjoy their custardy texture and sweetness without

the guilt!

Squash

Pumpkin technically falls into the squash category, but the others you

shouldn’t miss are acorn, spaghetti, and butternut. They are hearty and

healthy, not to mention delicious.

Persimmons

They almost look like underripe tomatoes but look closely and you’ll see

they’re persimmons. Most supermarkets don’t carry them, even in the height

of its season. Look for them at your local farmers market. They make a great

snack!

Beets

While they stain, beets cooked or raw are a root veggie that you shouldn’t

miss. You can buy them pre-made in your produce section to make them even

easier to consume. They’re amazing on salads with a little crumble of goat

cheese and walnuts for good measure.

Make the most of the season’s bounty, and you’ll be making the most of your

grocery budget, not to mention, the most of your health too! Wow your guests this Thanksgiving with a little something they aren't expecting!!!