Fall’s harvest may be beautiful to look at, but it is also full of the nutrients you need to stay healthy this winter. At this time of year, it seems that pumpkin is the only fall food on the menu. But pumpkin is far from the only food that deserves a spot on your plate this fall.

Ameriden, your source for men’s health supplements, offers healthy fall foods that you should be indulging in.

Broccoli

Broccoli is abundant in the fall and it is perfect for roasting or steaming. Try using broccoli as a soup base if family members aren’t crazy about the texture. You can whip up a broccoli, white bean and cheddar cheese soup in under 30 minutes and enjoy a warm, filling meal.

Parsnips

Parsnips are a root vegetable similar to carrots in texture. They became quite sweet late in the fall when exposed to colder weather. They add a sweet crunch when added raw to salads. Cooked parsnips are a tasty addition to stews, soups and stir-fries. You can also simply roast them with olive oil for a tasty and healthy treat.

Potatoes

Potatoes are available all year long, but are quite popular in fall meals. As cooler weather approaches, we start to crave comfort foods and potatoes deliver. You can dice up a variety of potatoes, white, red and sweet, toss them in oil and garlic and roast them in the oven for a wonderful side dish.

You can get a little more creative by making a basket full of homemade potato biscuits, which are as delicious as they are comforting.

Brussels Sprouts

Brussels sprouts are a sweet fall vegetable best right after the first frost. Roasting them is a popular way to prepare this veggie. All you need to do is trim the bottom core, cut them in half, toss them with olive oil and sliced onions and roast them for about 40 minutes at 400 degrees.

Leeks

Leeks taste a lot like onions but are milder and can be used in everything from lasagna to breakfast casseroles.

Winter Squash

Winter squash is the perfect fall food. Butternut and acorn squash can be cut into chunks and roasted for a hearty side dish. You can also mash them up like mashed potatoes, they have the same creamy texture but with fewer calories and carbs.

Cranberries

Cranberries are a delicious fall food, it is a good idea to add them into your fall dishes. Instead of going overboard with added sugar, add cranberries to cereal, pancakes and oatmeal instead.

Pears

Pears are yet another fall food staple that is full of fiber and low in calories. Add a dash of sweetness to salads with this tasty fruit.

Apples

Apples are a very popular fall fruit, and for very good reasons. There are so many colorful varieties that you can pick up something different every time you head to the store. You can enjoy apples in your morning oatmeal and cereal or you can go all out and bake a fresh apple pie.

Blueberries

Blueberries are available through the fall, stock up and freeze what you don’t use right now.

Artichokes

Artichokes are brimming with flavor and disease-fighting antioxidants. You can have them roasted or you can wrap them in foil with lemon, butter and garlic and bake them. If you are feeling it, you could make an artichoke dip. Yummy.

Beets

Beets are linked to a wealth of health-promoting benefits. They improve immunity, protect from cellular damage and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

Grapefruit

Citrus fruits come into season late in the fall, so stock up on oranges, lemons and grapefruit now. Grapefruit comes packed with fiber, immune-boosting antioxidants and they help reduce your risk for chronic disease.

Kale

Kale is everywhere these days and for very good reasons. These crunchy leaves offer vitamins A, C and fiber. Try them in a pesto, sautes or frittatas.

Mushrooms

The diversity of these edible fungi lends itself to several tasty dishes. Mushrooms are packed with potassium and selenium, which is an essential nutrient that helps DNA synthesis and hormone metabolism.

Pecans

Pecans are a great source of zinc. But just as important, they taste simply wonderful and are a great addition to many dishes and desserts.

It is also important to continue taking your health supplements this fall. Visit Ameriden today.