The Wellness Mindset ~ Recipes: 10 Heart Healthy Fall Dinners

One of the first lessons I learned at Hawthorn was the benefits of eating locally grown, SEASONAL produce. It’s fresher and packed with more nutrients than produce shipped across the country. Don’t know what veggies are in season? Take a look below:

Below, you’ll find 10 fall recipes, that are not only packed with flavor, they are packed with healthy fall produce. I hope you enjoy and let me know if you try any of the recipes. I know I plan on trying them ALL! (As always, I’ll let you know how it goes.

Roasted Chicken and Garlic Potatoes

with Red Pepper Relish

Woman’s Day

Fall Vegetable Fajitas

Better Homes & Gardens

Turkey-Vegetable Casserole

Better Homes & Gardens

Easy Butternut Squash Risotto

Health.com

Sauteed Pork Chops with Apples

Eating Well

Apple, Fig & Brussels Sprouts Salad

Eating Well

SLOW COOKER WINTER VEGETABLE SOUP WITH SPLIT RED LENTILS

A Beautiful Plate

Acorn Squash with Brown Rice

and Turkey Sausage

Good Housekeeping

Supercarb Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Good Housekeeping

Closing thoughts:

Eating healthy doesn’t have to be boring. I hope, with the above recipes, I’ve inspired you to add some wonderful fall veggies into your diet.

Fall veggies are packed with color, and incredibly healthy. The yellow and orange squash are packed with beta-carotene and vitamin C. Cruciferous veggies, such as kale, cauliflower and brussel sprouts are incredibly healthy and an absolute must in any healthy diet. These healthy powerhouse veggies have many benefits, including:

• anti-cancer
• anti-depression
• pain relief/anti-inflammatory
• HEART PROTECTION
• anti-oxidant
• protection from toxins
• enhance cognitive function

What’s your favorite fall vegetable? I’d love to hear in the comments below!

Until next time, Namaste my friends.

Tamara