Fall Fruits
This fruit, known for being patriotic, was brought to the Americas in the 17th century. Used now in many forms, it is thought to help you avoid those medical copays.
Apples
Indigenous to the Americas, this veggie is usually green on the outside and yellow/orange on the inside. Rich in B and C vitamins, magnesium and manganese, it packs a big nutritional punch for little calories.
Acorn Squash
A staple for flavor in the Mediterranean, this bulbous plant has been associated with improving cardiovascular health but usually in large dose supplements.
Garlic
Wisconsin and its cool weather is the US’s largest producers of these little beauties which are great sources of Vitamin C, fiber and manganese and the antioxidant, proanthocyanidin.
Cranberries
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What is the habit hacking recipe?
This fruit is thinner and more acidic and had a stronger taste than its Persian counterpart, but it is still high in Vitamin C and is low in calories.
Key Limes
Little and cute, these veggies look similar to a much larger veggie Originating in its current form in Belgium, it is high in Vitamin C and Vitamin K with some B’s thrown in.
Brussels Sprouts
A root, spicy and pungent, a favorite in Asian dishes, and is also an antidote to nausea.
Ginger
This dark leafy green contains tons of antioxidants and Vitamin K. Not from Switzerland, it originates from the Mediterranean area and is packed with nutrients.
Swiss Chard
These areas share lifestyle patterns like plant-based diets, strong social ties, regular natural movement, and low chronic disease rates.
What are Blue Zones?
This fruit loves cooler temperatures for growing and in fact, its tree serves as a hangout for a partridge when Santa comes to town
Pear
This veggie is usually seen in white but also comes in orange and purple. It is high in fiber, folate, Vitamin C and is low in calories and dense in nutrition and can be eaten cooked or raw.
Cauliflower
It grows from green to red and it can bring on the heat. High in Vitamin A and C too.
Jalapeno peppers
A smaller cousin to the onion, its a bulbous plant that likes a cooler growing season. Loved in Asia and the Middle East.
Shallots
Type of food cue caused by your surrounding and activities. (sight or smell of food, particular places, time of day, etc.)
What are environmental cues?
Three types of cues: social, environmental, and emotional
Considered the jewel of autumn, and one of the oldest known fruits, this one’s abundance in antioxidants classifies it a superfood.
Pomegranate
This variety of the tuber, with a deceiving name, is sweeter than its counterparts and was cultivated by native Americans. Its sweet taste is from fructose and is touted as being good for diabetics. Also called a sunchoke.
Jerusalem Artichoke
(Despite the name, it is neither related to Jerusalem or an artichoke)
Is it an herb, spice or vegetable? How about all 3? It’s flat, not curly, and is native to the Mediterranean.
Italian Parsley
Despite the tearful side effects, the average American consumes 20 pounds of this per year.
What are onions?
A strategy to manage food cues
What are designating eating areas, decreasing distractions, and controlling your home environment?
This fruit is known for a favorite beverage around the world, and it is also high in the antioxidant, reservatrol, associated with longevity.
Grapes
These guys come in many varieties and are easy to store over the winter. When exposed to UV lights, they are a great source of Vitamin D. But be careful, some are not edible.
Mushrooms
A wise old herb that often shows up for Thanksgiving. A member of the mint family, it also had antioxidant properties.
Sage
This word originates from the Native American term "askutasquash" which means "eaten raw." However, most prefer it cooked.
What is squash?
A Japanese eating philosophy meaning "eat until you are 80% full"
What is hara hachi bu?