Perfect pears and potatoes
8. Pears
Nutritionally, pears have a lot in common with apples. According to Staying Healthy with Nutrition, both contain modest to moderate amounts of a variety of vitamins and minerals. Pears are good sources of vitamin C and potassium – a mineral that's important for your blood pressure, muscles and nerves. They're also rich in fibre, which keeps you feeling full, reduces your risk of overeating and help to manage weight.
9. Potatoes
Potatoes are not only delicious, they're nutritious (so long as they're not fried or smothered in fatty toppings.) This starchy tuber provides you with plenty of potassium and vitamin C, and offers a healthy helping of energy-boosting B-vitamins.
Eat spuds and you also get fibre and other minerals, such as magnesium (helps relax your muscles, including your heart, and keeps your bones strong) and zinc (improves your immunity and ensures your senses of taste and smell work well).
10. Winter squash
There are several types of winter squash to dig into, including spaghetti, butternut, acorn and Hubbard. Squash's starring nutrients are beta carotene and potassium, according to EatRight Ontario. Beta carotene is an antioxidant that offers anti-cancer and anti-aging benefits; your body also converts it into eye-protective vitamin A. Meanwhile, squash's potassium content can assist with many things, including staving-off heart disease and stroke.
This fall, feast on flavourful, colourful, nutrient-dense, fresh fruits and vegetables every day to help your body hum with health and to appease your senses. May you love each bite!
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