| The surroundings is getting wintry, and you can | | | | musculoskeletal illnesses. |
| find paler, dry leaves covering up the roads and | | | | * Parsnips - Parsnip is a root vegetable that |
| gardens - autumn has set in and with it the whole | | | | belongs to the family of carrots. They are a rich |
| environment has turned a bit gloomy. However, | | | | source of Fibre, Vitamin C, Calcium and Iron. |
| autumn also offers a treat for your taste buds as | | | | These are abundant in colder areas, and are |
| a vast variety of seasonal vegetables and fruits | | | | primarily a winter vegetable. You can either steam |
| fill up the stores. Furthermore, a little bit of food | | | | and cook them with different vegetables or you |
| indulgence is just what you need to beat the | | | | can eat them raw, for their sweet and delicate |
| autumn blues and pep up your mood. | | | | flavor. |
| Cure yourself to the deep, dark colored | | | | * Kale - Kale is a dark, green leafy vegetable |
| vegetables and juicy fruits rich in nutrients and | | | | most commonly available in the autumn season. |
| phytochemicals that will not only delight your | | | | Kale works as an immunity enhancer (essential in |
| senses but will also build your defense and | | | | autumn), clears lung congestion, wards off the |
| prepare you for the cold season. | | | | infections and allergies. It is particularly beneficial |
| Here's a list of a few of the best Autumn | | | | for liver and stomach infections. Kale is full of iron, |
| Comfort Foods - | | | | beta carotene, calcium, Vitamin C and potassium, |
| * Apples - Apples contain flavonoids, which are | | | | and is a must add in your list of autumn comfort |
| one of the most amazing antioxidants available in | | | | foods. |
| food form. From reducing the risk of health | | | | * Sweet potato - Aside from the fact that sweet |
| conditions to preventing cancer, apples have | | | | potatoes are widely available in autumn and taste |
| many health benefits. There are two reasons | | | | excellent, they are also a storehouse of health |
| why they're great choice, specially in the autumn | | | | benefits. These yummy delights contain high |
| season - first they have powerful | | | | amounts of Vitamin C and beta-carotene (vitamin |
| anti-inflammatory and anti-allergenic properties | | | | A), so you can easily ward off cold and other |
| that will deal with the common infections and | | | | infections. Sweet potatoes are a great food |
| allergies that appear in the autumn season; and | | | | choice for diabetics, as they are low glycemic |
| secondly, they're superb for your skin and can | | | | food. The high amount of dietary fiber present in |
| help your look and feel younger. Have them with | | | | sweet potato promotes a healthy digestive tract |
| your breakfast, or as a mid-day snack, and you | | | | and relieves constipation. For better flavor, eat |
| can truly keep the doctor away! | | | | these hot. |
| * Cranberries - Cranberries are delicious, juicy and | | | | * Cinnamon - It is one of the oldest known |
| absolutely healthy fruit widely attainable in the | | | | spices, and a perfect choice for autumn. |
| autumn season. They are low in calories and are | | | | Cinnamon is often used in traditional Chinese and |
| packed with Anthocyanins, heart-healthy | | | | Ayurvedic medicines for curing cough, cold, |
| antioxidants. Cranberries also play an essential role | | | | nausea, flatulence, diabetes, diarrhea and |
| in curing gum conditions, mouth ad stomach | | | | numerous other physical ailments. It can calm |
| ulcers, urinary tract infections and many forms of | | | | your senses and keep your body warm and |
| cancer. You can come across fresh cranberries | | | | comfortable in the cold season. Cinnamon is also |
| from September through December, but most of | | | | believed to improve energy and vitality, and is |
| it is used for cranberry juices and sauce. | | | | specially useful for people who have cold feet but |
| * Pumpkin - Pumpkins are surely another essential | | | | warm upper bodies. You can sprinkle cinnamon |
| autumn comfort food, for they're loaded with | | | | powder over side-dishes and salads, drink it with |
| beta-carotene, antioxidants, Vitamin C and Folate. | | | | tea or mix it with juices. |
| Even the seeds are packed with nutrition and are | | | | * Pepper - One more group of herbs, which are |
| a rich source of Zinc and Omega 3 fatty acids. | | | | good for your taste buds also as your health, are |
| The air gets very dry in autumn, which can | | | | different forms of pepper. Including pepper to |
| damage your skin and make it look dull and | | | | your food can help you in various ways - it |
| chapped. Making pumpkin a part of your diet, can | | | | reduces flatulence, improves digestion, treats |
| keep your skin moisturized, supple and free from | | | | gastrointestinal disorders, kills viruses and bacteria, |
| infections. | | | | clears chest congestion, treats cough and cold, |
| * Garlic - Garlic surely is nature's own medicine. It | | | | and so on. It's also a rich source of antioxidants. |
| contains Allicin, a chemical that is highly effective | | | | Whichever form of pepper you prefer - cayenne, |
| against viruses, fungi and bacteria. Internal | | | | black or white, they're all a great and healthy |
| consumption of garlic can reduce the LDL | | | | addition to your recipes especially during autumn. |
| cholesterol levels in the blood and prevent cancer. | | | | Autumn signifies the beginning of the cold season, |
| As for the autumn blues, consuming garlic can | | | | which is why a lot of people suffer from bouts of |
| drastically improve your mood too. | | | | cold and cough and different types of allergies. |
| * Ginger - Ginger has a lot of natural heat, which | | | | Your skin will also feel extremely dry and lifeless, |
| is what makes it a great autumn comfort food. | | | | and will be more susceptible to fungal infections |
| Whether you prefer ginger tea, or ginger pickle or | | | | and bacterial. |
| just plain julienned ginger with honey, the | | | | Various autumn foods mentioned above are |
| advantages of this root are many. It can heal | | | | warming in nature, and work toward preventing |
| cough, cold and throat congestion, provide relief | | | | the common infections and allergies associated |
| from digestive problems and soothe your | | | | with this season. These fruits, vegetables and |
| stomach, fight nausea and even work wonders in | | | | spices will enhance your immune system and |
| driving away the allergies. According to recent | | | | keep you comfortable and warm, so you are |
| researches, ginger works as an organic | | | | ready for the cold days. |
| anti-inflammatory agent and is quite good for | | | | |