Cooler nights and shorter days mark the arrival offall. Leaves change color and drop from trees. Summer gardens no longer produce freshfruitsandvegetables, but the end of summer doesn't mark the end of fresh produce. As we transition from summer to fall, nature continues to offer a wide range of nutritious fruits and vegetables, and like their summer companions, they're packed with all kinds of nutritious health benefits.
Fall fruits
View slideshow:Vitamins in Fall Fruits and VegetablesA large number of fruit trees blossom in the spring, grow through the summer, and ripen in the fall. Fall fruits to look for include:
Cool weather vegetables
The vegetable world is also ripe with tasty nutritional options as the seasons change from summer to fall. Vegetables are best eaten raw or lightly cooked. Cool weather vegetables include:
Health benefits of fruits and vegetables
Fresh fruits and vegetables play an important role in good health because they are rich in a variety of nutrients and fiber. Eating healthy fruits and vegetables can help prevent heart disease, strokes, control blood pressure, and can even help protect your vision from cataracts and macular degeneration.