Ten Healthy Foods to Bring Aboard this Fall Season

It’s official. September’s here, so let’s embrace it. Fall lingers just around the corner. Sigh. But as one season ends another begins, bringing with it a plethora of new healthy foods to discover! Many of fall’s famous produce and goods are packed with the nutrients our bodies need day-to-day; so for seafarers, incorporating these vegetables can help maintain good health abroad. Global Catering professionals are already truly talented in the kitchen, and with the following ten healthy fall foods, some stellar dishes can be prepped, served, and enjoyed. Let’s take a look at what fall has in store:  

1)      Sweet Potatoes

Undoubtedly, the beginning of fall is a fecund time for root vegetables. This is good news for the sweet potato lover – whichever way they like to serve it! That’s the great thing about this vegetable: it is so versatile that it can suit almost any meal. In addition to great taste, sweet potatoes are also loaded with vitamin A (twice the recommended daily dose) and is practically sodium- and fat-free.

2)      Pears

Pear season has already begun and will continue through to October – so there’s a few months left to enjoy this powerful fruit. Compared to its fruity friends, the pear contains the highest fiber content. Not only this, but pears are rich in vitamin C and potassium, making it a healthy selection for desserts, snacks, or salads.

3)      Parsnips

Let’s mention another root vegetable: the parsnip! Choose this vegetable for a dietary fiber boost, which can help prevent again colon cancer. For those concerned about their cholesterol, much of this fiber is also soluble.

4)      Chestnuts

The chestnut provides you with a half-day supply of vitamin B6, giving your immune system the kick it needs to stay healthy at sea. If this is not enough incentive for you to give the chestnut a chance, consider that it is also high in fiber and a moderate source of protein. Like most nuts, the fats found in the chestnut are considered healthy fats, as opposed to deep fried goods.

5)      Pumpkin

Did you know the fall season’s favourite friend is low in calories, high in Vitamin A, and fiber? Did you also know that pumpkins are a great source of vitamin B, calcium, copper, phosphorus, and potassium? While they may be fun to carve, let’s think twice before discarding this precious vegetable this season.

6)      Apples

This fruit will not come as a surprise. In fact, the apple is a staple snack for most people. They’ve dominated the North American marketplace for decades. While they are high in vitamin C and antioxidants, those eating apples should always leave the skin on for the highest nutritional value. The skin contains quercetin, which combats various diseases and ailments. They come in different colours too!

7)      Brussel Sprouts

Yuk! Wait, hold that cringe. Apparently, boiled or pan-seared, brussel sprouts can taste quite good. It is important experiment with this superfood because of the numerous health benefits associated. Just look at the nutritional content and you’ll want to try brussel sprouts all over again: protein, vitamin K, vitamin C, B vitamins, calcium, iron, manganese, and much more.

8)      Broccoli

Now we’re getting further into the green vegetables. This common green companion is a full source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. One reason to implement broccoli into your menu is because of the folate, beta, carotene, and calcium that helps to improve eye health, prevent heart disease, and build stronger bones.

9)      Beets

Besides many of the common vitamins and minerals the beetroot contains, the betanin and vulgazanthin it contains has anti-inflammatory properties. Consider what this deep coloured vegetable could do for your dish this fall!

10)      Turnip Tops

To conclude this list of ten healthy fall foods to bring aboard, seafarers should indulge in this leafy green vegetable – or part of the vegetable for that matter. The top of the turnip, also referred to as turnip greens, are full of secret nutritional benefits turnip lovers have been missing. They are easy to cook and digest and provide the body with an abundance of vitamins and minerals.