Gearing Up For Fall

Thanks to the late summer heat you may feel like just eating a quick sandwich followed by an ice for dessert. However fall is just around the corner and with it comes chills and cold stormy weather. If you want to maintain that summery glow and good health,it's important to eat right. Take advantage of the harvests right now and rethink your eating habits.

Already doctors and chain drug stores are pushing for flu shots. You can also boost your immunity by eating some of the bounties our gardens and farms are offering right now.Broccoli and spinach are excellent sources of iron and calcium.These can be bought at any stand and can be made into all sorts of yummy dishes. Try them in omelets (eggs are also good immune boosters too) or in a flavorful quiche . Tomatoes are a must too. They are loaded with vital antioxidants and important vitamins and minerals . Again fresh tomatoes are excellent in sauces but also try them sliced on toasted Italian or French bread. Drizzle with olive oil , another very good for you food.

Desserts can also be healthy. Blueberries and raspberries, the last in full harvest right now can provide you with manganese and fiber. Raspberries are surprisingly chock full of Vitamin C and you can have them fresh right now or better yet, atop chocolate ice cream with chocolate syrup. Apples, that fall standard, is another good flu fighter.Eat them just a a snack with caramel or in pies or galettes.They also are good in a Waldorf salad and add a certain tartness in grilled chicken salads.Dark chocolate is another diet must have. The candy is full of antioxidants which help the body Have it in moderation from a simple candy bar to shaving it over ice cream (for a yummy stratichella) or over puddings and cupcakes.

It may still be summer but it's time to start eating for fall and winter. The more good food you consume the healthier you 'll be during flu season. Eat right now , fell better later on.