Harvest Healthy Meals This Fall

Good Housekeeping must-haves to make meals that keep health in mind this season

From the LifeMinute.TV Team

October 11, 2024

Fall is a great time to get back into routines and set healthy habits. One of the best things you can do right now for your health is to prioritize regular family meals at home. By cooking at home, you save money and control what goes on your plate and in your food. Family meals have been shown to reduce stress, boost self-esteem, and make the whole family feel more connected. Here are some food buys to help you stay healthy this season.

Eggland’s Best
A quick and nourishing family breakfast can be a great way to start the day. You can even prep breakfast in advance so it’s not stressful in the morning. We love this wonderful little feta and tomato egg muffins using Eggland’s Best. Eggland’s Best’s hens are fed a strictly controlled proprietary, high-quality all-vegetarian diet, which results in a better-tasting, more nutritious egg that stays fresher longer. Compared to ordinary eggs, Eggland’s Best has 6x more vitamin D, 10x more vitamin E, 25% less saturated fat, and more than double the omega 3s.

Cosmic Crisp Apples
Another top tip is prioritizing seasonal produce. Only 10% of Americans eat enough produce, and we know fruits and vegetables are a huge cornerstone of a healthy diet since they provide an assortment of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Shopping in season can help you find nutritious options that taste great, but some fruits and vegetables are available year-round, like Cosmic Crisp Apples. Classically bred, the apples are non-GMO and have a beautiful, sweet-tart flavor. Since October is National Apple Month, it’s a great time to stock up on these for fall baking, snacking, and entertaining. You can find Cosmic Crisp Apples at grocery stores nationwide. Or visit their website, cosmiccrisp.com, for a store locator and some of these great recipes.

Dash Salt-Free Seasoning Blends
Getting the kids involved in meal prep is a fun way to spend time together and teaches them about responsibility, planning, and organization. And it gives them a sense of pride in preparing a meal. They can help wash vegetables, stir dishes, and season the food. Dash is America’s #1 salt-free seasoning brand and has been a pantry staple for more than 40 years. They have dozens of varieties to choose from and are a delicious way to amp up the flavor of your meals without sacrificing taste. Each blend of seasoning mix contains a unique multitude of spices to spice up your favorite meals quickly and easily. You can head on over to mrsdash.com for recipe inspiration.

Nature Fresh Farms Sweet S'NAPS 
And listen, both kids and parents need something to snack on while cooking dinner. If you’re looking for something crunchy and sweet, look no further than Nature Fresh Farms Sweet S'NAPS. They pack a refreshing burst of flavor, crunch, and juiciness, similar to an apple. Available in a variety of colors, they are high in vitamin C, a good source of fiber, and hydrating. They are greenhouse-grown and picked at optimal ripeness, giving you fresh, flavorful peppers year-round. Great for snacking on their own or versatile in dishes, air fry them, grill them, blend them, you name it. Find them at local grocery stores, and follow Nature Fresh Farms on Instagram for more recipe inspiration.

Green Giant Restaurant Style Roasted Veggies
The vast majority of Americans aren’t eating enough fiber, about 95% of the population. It has many health benefits, including reducing the risk of heart disease and stroke. One way to get fiber is by eating more vegetables—that doesn’t have to be boring. Green Giant introduced a new line of restaurant-inspired veggie side dishes that make you think you’re dining out. They offer Restaurant Style Asparagus Roasted Red Potatoes & Onions and Restaurant Style Roasted Root Vegetables with Garlic & Thyme. They’re ready in minutes and perfect for weeknight meals for the family or an at-home date night. You can find them in the frozen aisle at grocers nationwide.

Bush’s Zero Sugar Added Baked Beans
The iconic Bush’s Baked Beans flavor you know and love without the added sugar is great for getting a warm, hearty meal on the dinner table fast. They are great as a side dish or incorporated into your go-to fall recipes to help add nutritional value to your diet. They offer an excellent source of fiber, providing a bonus with every bite. These tasty beans make a delicious and sugar-health-conscious choice for any meal during this fall season. They are vegetarian and gluten-free. And each serving packs 7g (8% DV) of plant-based protein.

They go with anything you're cooking up this fall, whether you're simmering soups, or roasting hearty veggies like squash, carrots, sweet potatoes, or pumpkin, or using them in a recipe like these baked beans with chicken apple sausage and peppers—their sweet taste blends perfectly, enhancing each dish and making your harvest feast complete.

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