Cardamom and pumpkins and squash, oh my!
Lets dive into all their top autumnal picks.
Although you’re free to use it all year round, my favorite fall ingredient is cinnamon.
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Cinnamon is not only a calorie-free seasoning, it also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, she adds.
These impressive properties are due to the array of plant compoundsfound in the spice.
Andrews also turns to pumpkin when shes looking to reduce the fat or egg content of a recipe.
And while this ingredient is undoubtedly tasty, pumpkin is also incredibly nutrient-dense.
Pumpkin is an excellent source of beta-carotene and a good source of potassium and vitamin C, Andrews adds.
Its just an added bonus thatacorn squashis packed with nutrition.
Its a great source of vitamin C and B vitamins, like thiamine and B6, Law says.
The plant compounds and fiber this squash contains also encourage better immune, metabolic, and gut health.
Additionally, this pasta substitute can also be used for stuffed peppers and Asian-inspired stir fries.
These veggies are so underrated in their versatility and wealth of health benefits.
I wish more people enjoyed them as much as I do, she explains.
She loves adding sliced, cooked beets to salads for increased volume, texture, and sweetness.
But when it comes to nutrition,these veggiesare also beyond impressive.
Nitrates dilate the blood vessels in the body, or make them bigger.
This humble squash is also loaded with nutrients.
She loves the versatility of this popular fruit and the nuance of flavors each variety offers.
Honeycrisps are my favorite, with Golden Delicious as a close second, Kalloo adds.
Aside from eating them raw, Kalloo loves baked apples topped with Greek yogurt, cinnamon, and walnuts.
And you know that age-old saying of an apple a day keeps the doctor away?
Well, that turns out to be pretty on point.
Plus, there are major benefits of this spice.
Plus, this festive spice blend boasts plenty of health benefits.
Smolen loves to roast thisornate squash, and then adds it to salads, soups, and sheet-pan suppers.
Delicata squash also delivers in the nutrition department.
These nutrients support hydration as well as heart, eye, and immune health.
