Parsnip - Dherbs - The Best All Natural Herbal Remedies & Products https://www.dherbs.com/tag/parsnip/ Buy the best herbal supplements, natural remedies, and herbal remedies from Dherbs. We're the #1 alternative medicine store online. ✓ Visit and shop now! Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:36:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Raw Vegan Avocado Nori Rolls https://www.dherbs.com/recipes/recipe/raw-vegan-avocado-nori-rolls/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 19:36:21 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?post_type=recipe&p=177415

Take a break from salads and smoothies to indulge in these raw vegan nori rolls made with a cauliflower parsnip rice.

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We’re making sushi today, people, but we’re going the raw vegan route so that all of our cleansers can enjoy. Take a break from salads and smoothies for a meal and make these raw vegan avocado nori rolls instead. Not only are they incredibly filling, but they are also very easy to make. The “rice” is made with cauliflower and parsnip, a vegetable duo that gives just the right amount of moisture for sushi rice. On its own, parsnip can be quite dry, which is why we added cauliflower cashews, tahini, sea salt, and olive oil.

The “rice” is the most laborious part of this entire recipe, only because it requires you to blend ingredients in a food processor. Because it is “rice,” you want to have some texture. That means do not blitz the rice ingredients until you achieve a smooth paste. You want it to be slightly gritty, as that will give the rolls more body. Blending the ingredients until creamy will create a nice dip, but that is not suitable for sushi rolls.

As for the filling, we kept it very simple, including avocado, cucumber, and some watercress. If you do not have watercress, cannot find it, or do not like the taste, simply add another leafy green of your choosing. Butter lettuce, romaine lettuce, arugula, or spinach are great substitutes for watercress. Let your taste buds guide you and you will make great nori rolls! Just make sure to buy the nori sheets that are not roasted to make this recipe raw vegan.

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8 Vegan Recipes That Embrace Fall https://www.dherbs.com/articles/8-vegan-recipes-that-embrace-fall/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 09:06:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=177042

Vegan fall recipes showcase some of the season’s best produce items and flavors. Embrace deliciousness when you make these recipes.

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If you associate fall with root vegetables, you are already ahead of the curve. Parsnips, butternut squash, yams, rutabaga, turnips, acorn squash, and more are common to use during the fall. You can incorporate these ingredients into roasted vegetable medleys, stews, soups, and so much more. Although “hearty” and “comforting” tend to be adjectives associated with fall meals, you can change the narrative while still utilizing seasonal ingredients. 

In this article, you will find recipes that call for roasted fall produce and we didn’t forget to include a couple soups. After all, what is fall without a soul-warming soup or stew? This article also aims to showcase some more refreshing fall recipes that don’t weigh you down. Whether you want perfectly spiced snack, filling side dish, or energizing breakfast, we have you covered. If you like some of the recipes in this article and post them to your socials, make sure to tag us! We love seeing our Dherbs family make the recipes we publish!

Pear Ginger Smoothie

Enhance your fall with this perfectly balanced pear ginger smoothie. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, spicy, and aromatic. You won’t want to stop drinking it!

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Spiced Fall Fig Smoothie

This spiced fall fig smoothie embraces some classic seasonal spices, but don’t let the sweet, almost milkshake-like flavor fool you; it’s brimming with nutrients!

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Roasted Kabocha Squash Seeds

Is this your new favorite snack? It could be if you are willing to be a little experimental. While these are not cleanse-approved, the kabocha squash seeds fill you up and satisfy salty cravings.

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Pumpkin Spice Date Energy Balls

Have you been on the lookout for a healthy pumpkin spice treat? Well, you found it in these raw vegan date energy balls. 

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Roasted Chickpea Fall Salad

A delicious creation that is crispy and hearty! Made with kale, roasted chickpeas, pomegranate arils and more, this fall salad is to die for. 

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Fall Harvest Salad

A deliciously filling fall harvest salad contains golden beets, sweet potatoes, and uses a hearty base of mixed greens and quinoa. You will not be hungry after eating a bowl of this salad. 

Click here to make the salad. 

Fall Vegetable Soup

This vegan fall vegetable soup brings together unsung earthy root vegetables like rutabaga, parsnip, carrots, and butternut squash. Your fall season would not be complete without this soup!

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Vegan Pumpkin Pie Pudding

Fortunately for you, this pumpkin pie pudding is a healthy, guilt-free dessert that you’ll be enjoying throughout autumn. It is a wonderful vegan creation that contains nutritionally-dense ingredients, including raw cashews, pumpkin puree, pure maple syrup, and pumpkin pie spice.

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Root Veggie Chips With Tahini Dipping Sauce https://www.dherbs.com/recipes/recipe/root-veggie-chips-with-tahini-dipping-sauce/ Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:32:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?post_type=recipe&p=176872

Replace those unhealthy store bought potato chips with these seasonal root veggie chips that you dip in a spiced tahini sauce.

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There is something so satisfying about replacing an item you buy in the store with an even better homemade version. French fries, a loaf of bread, and these root veggie chips are just some examples of things you can make better, and healthier, than the ones you find in stores. Not only does it feel good to make your own chips, but it also means that you get to enjoy more nutrients. Researchers note that root vegetables help to boost serotonin (the feel good hormone) levels. Top off that crunchy goodness with a satisfying and luxurious spiced tahini sauce and you are ready to snack.

The hardest thing about this recipe is making sure that the chips are evenly sliced. That is why we encourage you to use a mandolin slicer on the 1/16-inch setting. You just have to be careful when you start slicing, as the mandolin blade is very sharp. Some mandolins come with protective devices that shield your fingers. If you just have the simple one with that feature, just mind your fingertips when you get close to the end of the potatoes and beets.

Regarding the root vegetables, you can choose ones that you enjoy, if you do not like the yam, white sweet potato, and beets in this recipe. Other great options include Yukon Gold potatoes, rutabaga, turnips, radishes, parsnips, or celery root. As long as these root vegetables are sliced uniformly thin, they will cook evenly. Some root vegetables may have a higher water content then others, so feel free to pat them dry prior to baking them.

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The Top 7 Root Vegetables To Add To Your Diet https://www.dherbs.com/articles/the-top-7-root-vegetables-to-add-to-your-diet/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:01:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=176857

Root vegetables are staples in may diets around the world. Here are the best ones to add to your diet, especially during the fall season.

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Potatoes, turnips, beets, and other root vegetables have been staple foods in many cultures for thousands of years. Some records indicate that sweet potatoes, among other root vegetables, were integral in folk medicine over 5,000 years ago. Root vegetables have supported undernourished populations since ancient times. The reason for that is because starchy root vegetables provide vital vitamins and minerals, fiber, and they are easy to prepare. Plus, they are usually very inexpensive and easy to grow.

Root vegetables, also known as tubers, grow underground, with many of them ripening throughout fall and early winter. Technically speaking, not all root vegetables are tubers; rather, the term “tuber” is commonly used to describe a lot of root vegetables. Bulbs, corms, and rhizomes are also categories of root vegetables. Some of the most common types of root vegetables include:

  • Beets
  • Carrots
  • Potatoes
  • Fennel
  • Jerusalem artichokes
  • Sweet potatoes
  • Turnips
  • Radishes
  • Celeriac 
  • Yams
  • Parsnips
  • Jicama
  • Horseradish

Russet Potatoes

White, Russet, or Idaho potatoes are the classic potatoes you know and love. They get a bad rap, but the truth is that they are the largest contributors of vegetable phenolics and antioxidants to the American Diet. The problem is usually with how you prepare them. Frying them and adding copious amounts of butter or dairy can negate the health benefits. White potatoes are rich sources of potassium, which is essential for supporting bone and heart health. They also contain manganese, an integral mineral for nerve and bone health. 

Parsnips

Belonging to the same family as carrots, parsley, and celery, parsnips offer similar nutrients to those foods. They are an excellent source of folate, fiber, potassium, and vitamin C. Researchers state that most of the fiber in parsnips is soluble, which is linked to a lower risk of diabetes and high cholesterol. One serving of parsnip provides a good amount of folate, which helps increase energy, enhance metabolism, and contributes to healthy nervous system function. Folate also aids with the synthesis of DNA and red blood cell formation.

Rutabaga

Have you ever seen those purple and white bulbs in the produce section? Rutabagas are a cross between cabbage and turnips, so they provide similar benefits, such as lots of fiber and vitamin C. They are high in zinc, which plays a role in immune health, brain function, metabolism, mood regulation, and protection for physiological stress. They taste similar to turnips and white potatoes, and they come out great when roasted and caramelized. 

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are some of the most popular root vegetables, and particularly tasty as well. They offer a lot of vitamin A (one of the best plant sources), potassium, vitamin B5, vitamin C, lots of fiber, and slow-absorbing starch. They also offer lots of beneficial antioxidant compounds, including chlorogenic acid and anthocyanins. Even though they have “sweet” in the name, they have a lower glycemic index than white potatoes, so they may help stabilize blood sugar levels. 

Carrots

Carrots are some of the most popular root vegetables in existence and can be enjoyed any number of ways. Shave them thinly into a salad, dip them into hummus, juice them, or roast or steam them. They are naturally rich in carotenoids, which help protect the eyes and skin. Carrots also contain the antioxidants lutein, zeaxanthin, and lycopene, in addition to vitamins C, D, E, & K, magnesium, calcium, and potassium. 

Beets

Scientists attribute the benefits of beets to their impressive antioxidant profile. They are naturally rich in betalain and have the highest oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) values of 27 vegetables commonly consumed in the United States. Some preliminary evidence suggests that beets may enhance endurance during athletic performance. They also contain nitrates, which the body can use for muscle recovery, improved circulation, and inflammation reduction. 

Jerusalem Artichokes

Jerusalem artichokes, or sunchokes, are an excellent source of fiber and protein, but have very few calories. They are also rich in vitamin A, potassium, and iron. In fact, Jerusalem artichokes are one of the highest plant-based sources of iron. They may help combat iron deficiency and may help support nerve health, red blood cell formation, and healthy metabolism.

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Fall Vegetable Soup https://www.dherbs.com/recipes/recipe/fall-vegetable-soup/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 17:32:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?post_type=recipe&p=176843

This vegan fall vegetable soup brings together unsung earthy root vegetables like rutabaga, parsnip, carrots, and butternut squash.

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Fall is one of the most gorgeous times of the year, especially if you live in an area where the leaves change color. The cooler temperatures and shorter days have us craving a comforting soup. Why not use some of fall’s best produce items? Many of these vegetables are root vegetables, which are often overlooked because people don’t know how to use them. This soup is not just about warming the soul; rather, it is about discovering the often overlooked flavors in ingredients like parsnip and rutabaga. Rutabaga and parsnip do not give this soup its signature orange color. This soup contains carrots and butternut squash, which provide beautiful sweetness to contrast the more assertive ingredients.

This soup is truly an appreciation of autumn’s quieter, deeper flavors. It is a reminder to step outside your comfort zone and utilize under-appreciated ingredients that offer rich flavors and comfort. Rutabaga belongs to the turnip family, but it has a sweeter flavor, so that classic bitter radish flavor will not surprise your taste buds. Parsnip is like a cross between a turnip and carrot, and if they ripened under a little cover of snow, they will be much sweeter. You can find that out if you purchase them from a local farmer’s market. In case the rutabaga and parsnip have a slightly bitter flavor, the butternut squash will help balance the soup with its natural sweetness.

Our hope is that this recipe helps you find joy in transforming humble vegetables into something that is both filling and satisfying. Perhaps you had a parent or grandparent that used to make magic with whatever was in the house. This soup may fill your home with the nostalgic aromas of the past and remind you of autumn with the family.

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The Top 5 Health Benefits Of Parsnips https://www.dherbs.com/articles/the-top-5-health-benefits-of-parsnips/ Sun, 17 Mar 2024 09:11:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=169793

These edible root veggies resemble large, white carrots, have a sweet and nutty flavor profile, and exhibit some impressive health benefits.

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Used in culinary and medicinal applications for many years, parsnips are root vegetables that resemble large, white carrots. Parsnips have a long, tapering shape and are close relatives to carrots and parsley, exhibiting a similar nutritional profile to those vegetables. They are nutrient-dense, offering many antioxidant compounds that aid immune function, digestion, and weight loss efforts. 

The antioxidants in parsnips are of great interest to researchers. Antioxidants are compounds that fight free radicals, which contribute to oxidative stress. According to various studies, oxidative stress can increase the risk of many chronic and acute conditions that affect the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. It can also contribute to the development of neurodegenerative disease and cancer. Eating more foods that are rich in antioxidants, then, may help protect against these types of health conditions. 

That means that you should start eating more parsnips! They are rich in furanocoumarins, flavonoids, and polyacetylenes, which exhibit antifungal, antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant properties. Continue reading to learn more about the health benefits of parsnips

Encourages Healthy Bones

Parsnips contain calcium and magnesium, two minerals that are necessary for bone development. One cup of parsnips provides over 45 milligrams (mg) of magnesium, which equates to about 10% of the recommended daily intake. Magnesium plays a role in the structural formation of your bones, making parsnips a great vegetable to include in your bone health diet. 

Supports Weight Management

Because parsnips are low in calories and high in fiber, they make for an excellent weight loss food. The reason dietitians say they can support weight management efforts is because they keep you full without filling you up with excess calories. One cup of parsnips provides 100 calories and 6.5 grams (g) of fiber. If you are trying to establish a caloric deficit, include parsnips in your meals to increase feelings of fullness. A review of 62 trials with nearly 4,000 participants found that increased fiber intake helped reduce body weight and waist circumference. That is completely separate from calorie restriction efforts!

Enhances Immune Function

One cup of sliced parsnips provided 22.6 mg of vitamin C, which equates to 25% of the recommended daily intake (RDI). Vitamin C is both an antioxidant and micronutrient that helps to enhance immune function by way of several cellular functions. Parsnips also contain quercetin and kaempferol, two phenolic compounds that exhibit anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, and antiviral activity. All of that aids your immune system’s ability to fight off foreign invaders. 

May Reduce The Risk Of Breast Cancer

Researchers note that sufficient fiber intake during your early life (during adolescence and young adulthood) can significantly reduce the risk of breast cancer later in life. According to surveys, most Americans do not consume an adequate amount of fiber per day. Incorporating more parsnips into your diet can increase your fiber intake. Beyond the fiber, parsnips provide lots of antioxidants, which help reduce DNA damage that may increase cancer risk later in life. 

May Calm The Mind

Both carrots and parsnips contain falcarinol, which works to protect against fungal infections. Researchers note that you lose about 70% of falcarinol during the cooking process, but the remaining 30% is available to cross the blood brain barrier, where it can have an almost sedative-like effect. Falcarinol is serotonergic, which means that it influences serotonin (the feel good chemical) in the brain. Animal studies suggest that falcarinol may improve depression- or anxiety-like symptoms, however, it’s too early to know whether or not it has the same effect in humans.

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7 Easy And Healthy Thanksgiving Side Dishes https://www.dherbs.com/articles/7-easy-and-healthy-thanksgiving-side-dishes/ Sat, 18 Nov 2023 09:24:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=167154

Looking for a side to bring to Thanksgiving that doesn’t make you feel bloated? These healthy recipes are great for the big meal!

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If you are looking for a few healthy options to have as side dishes at your Thanksgiving feast, welcome to your one stop shop. Not only are these recipes much lighter than traditional Thanksgiving sides, but they are also sure to impress your dinner crowd. We are all about easy, healthy, and foolproof recipes! There is no need to complicate things on a day that is bound to have a little bit of stress.

A perfectly golden, roasted turkey is typically the star of the show at the Thanksgiving table. The truth is, though, having a great assortment of side dishes can make or break your big meal. The best side dishes even outshine the turkey, provided they have the right amount of flavor! That is why executing your textures, flavors, and colors is paramount for the best Thanksgiving side dishes.

In this article, we will not provide mainstays like mashed potatoes or roasted Brussels sprouts. You probably have recipes for those items, or you already have your preference on how to make them. Instead, we want to lighten what is a classically heavy meal and provide you with vegetable-forward dishes that offer lots of nutrition, and even more flavor. Even though they may be root vegetable or squash dishes, they are still much lighter than fattening sides you usually see at the table.

Rainbow Roasted Carrots With Maple Tahini Sauce

What a great side dish for the upcoming holiday feast! These roasted rainbow carrots with maple tahini dressing boast big time flavors! Don’t forget the freshly chopped parsley and pomegranate arils for extra flavor and flair.

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Baked Butternut Squash Fries

Crispy on the outside and sweet and soft on the inside, baked butternut squash fries are a great low-carb, healthy side dish to bring for Thanksgiving. Don’t forget to make the lemon garlic dipping sauce that accompanies the fries!

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Herb-Roasted Acorn Squash

We don’t want to sound overconfident, but this is a near perfect recipe. Roasted to perfection, you just can’t get enough of this squash, which goes above and beyond the typical combination of butter and brown sugar. This recipe takes an herbaceous turn to play off the squash’s inherent sweetness.

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Sautéed Garlic Green Beans

Get ready to experience green beans like you’ve never experienced them before. Perfectly blistered with an amazing garlicky punch, these green beans are far from that creamy, fattening casserole that grandma makes. Full of flavor and easy to digest!

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Baked Parsnip Fries

Paleo, Whole30, and nightshade-free, these baked parsnip fries are the perfect side dish for your Thanksgiving spread. If you feel like going the extra mile, consider making your own ketchup or dipping sauce from scratch to pair with the fries. 

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Holiday Honeycrisp Salad

It’s rare that a salad makes it to the Thanksgiving spread, but let’s change that this year. Gorgeous, refreshing, crispy, zesty, and slightly sweet, this holiday Honeycrisp salad will go great at your big holiday feast, or even a regular weeknight dinner.

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Mashed Butternut Squash

You’ve never seen a butternut squash recipe like this one! This mashed butternut squash is creamy, comforting, and exhibits subtly sweet and earthy flavors. This is an excellent last-minute dish because it requires very little cooking effort on your part. Just have a sharp knife and be careful when cutting the butternut squash in half.

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Roasted Root Vegetable Soup https://www.dherbs.com/recipes/recipe/roasted-root-vegetable-soup/ Wed, 28 Dec 2022 18:10:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?post_type=recipe&p=150748

Warm, comforting, and very filling, this roasted root vegetable soup includes root veggies like squash, carrots, and potatoes, and onion.

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Roasted root vegetables can be an incredible side dish. It’s often a colorful medley ingredients, including squash, potatoes, onion, carrots, garlic, turnips, parsnips, or beets. While this soup doesn’t use all of those ingredients, it does use a few winter staples, some of which exhibit impressive antioxidant properties. In fact, three of the ingredients in this soup are excellent sources of beta-carotene!

Although we have a list of ingredients, you can take a little creative liberty with your root veggies. We don’t recommend using beets because they will turn your soup red quickly. The combination of sweet potatoes, butternut squash, carrots, and parsnips is quite tasty and the ingredients complement one another. If you want your soup to be more peppery, swap out the parsnips for some turnips. Just make sure that you always include red onion in the roasting pan, in addition to the onion you’ll sauté for the the soup base.

After the vegetables are nicely charred and fork tender, you’ll need to transfer them to a blender, along with your soup base. Now, if you have an immersion blender, you can pour the roasted vegetables into the large pot with your soup base and blend that way. Choose your own destiny, but make sure to savor the flavors along the way!

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Baked Parsnip Fries https://www.dherbs.com/recipes/recipe/baked-parsnip-fries/ Sat, 09 Oct 2021 17:45:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?post_type=recipe&p=131113

Paleo, Whole30, and nightshade-free, these baked parsnip fries are the perfect side dish for any seasonal autumn entree.

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The parsnip is a delicious root vegetable that resembles a carrot. They are long, cream-colored, and exhibit a nutty and sweet flavor profile. An interesting fact is that parsnips that grow in colder climates, or where a light snow covers the ground, are inherently sweeter. They also happen to comply with paleo and Whole30 diets, making them an excellent potato substitute.

Parsnips contain a diverse mix of nutrients, including fiber, vitamins C, E, & K, magnesium, folate, zinc, phosphorus, and vitamin B6. Additionally, they exhibit impressive antioxidant activity to help reduce oxidative stress. Increasing the amount of antioxidants you consume is beneficial for reducing the risk of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Some test-tube studies found that the polyacetylene compounds in parsnips may anti-cancer properties.

Parsnips are underutilized, mainly because people don’t know what to do with them. Once you unlock the secrets of parsnips, though, you won’t stop. The creations are endless and you’ll have them as a featured item on your shopping list during the fall season. They are available throughout the year but are freshest during the fall and winter months. We hope you love these parsnip fries, so much so that you make them instead of regular potato fries in the future!

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7 Fall And Winter Superfoods You Need Right Now https://www.dherbs.com/articles/7-fall-and-winter-superfoods-you-need-right-now/ Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:01:00 +0000 https://www.dherbs.com/?p=118798

These superfoods will make you healthier, happier, and more energized during the fall and winter months. Get them while you can!

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If you’re into nutrition and know what’s good for you, the shorter, darker, and colder days mean all of the best superfoods have arrived. From plump squash varieties and leafy greens to delectable apples and peppery rutabagas, there is no shortage of superfoods during the fall and winter.

When you increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables, especially the ones in this article, you get in better nutritional shape. Consuming a wide variety of different, colorful fruits and vegetables means that you eat more antioxidants and phytonutrients, both of which are important for immune health. Keep your body in optimal nutritional shape by eating the following fall and winter superfoods. 

Apples

You cannot have a fall and winter produce list without apples. With so many varieties and health benefits, it’s hard to go wrong! One medium apple offers 16% of your recommended daily intake (RDI) of fiber, and the polyphenols help to decrease your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. According to a 2017 study in the European Respiratory Journal, the polyphenols in apples helped repair lung damage from excessive smoking. From Honeycrisp and Gala to Granny Smith and Pink Lady, make sure to pick up different apple varieties this fall and winter. 

Leeks

Belonging to the allium family, leeks have a less intense flavor than onions, but they can be used interchangeably in dishes. People classically add leeks to soups, stews, and stocks, but you can add them to lasagna, breakfast casseroles, stir-fries, and more. Leeks contain lutein and zeaxanthin, both of which are antioxidants that help fight eye diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts. A 2019 study found that the allium in leeks helped decrease the risk of colorectal cancer in men and women. 

Cranberries

The bittersweet taste of cranberries lends them to fall salads with arugula and pomegranate arils, or breakfast puddings and tart smoothies. According to several studies, cranberries exhibit antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. A 2009 review found that they can fight cellular inflammation, which is typically caused by cancer or heart disease. A 2016 review of preclinical studies found that the antioxidant compounds may slow cancer cell growth, and possibly kill cancer cells altogether. They are only in season for a short time, so get your hands on them before they leave grocery shelves. 

Parsnips

They look like large, white carrots, but they have a light peppery and sweet flavor. If they get exposed to cold weather, they are often sweeter and more delicious. Parsnips contain a lot of folate, a necessary B vitamin that helps your cells divide to make DNA. One cup of parsnips provides 25% of your RDI of vitamin K, which contributes to bone health and helps your blood clot. You can roast parsnips, add them to soups, or thinly slice them for salads. Try them out as a potato alternative next time you want to make fries!

Quince

Native to certain parts of the Mediterranean and Asia, the quince is a close relative to apples and pears. They contain a lot of vitamin C, quercetin, and kaempferol, all of which help to reduce free radical damage and inflammation. Several studies suggest that quinces may alleviate allergic reactions or allergy symptoms. They do this by suppressing the activity of certain immune cells that cause these reactions. You can only find them at certain grocery stores between October and December. Note: You cannot eat them raw. You have to cook them to enjoy them.

Pumpkin

Pumpkins are not solely meant for carving or seasonal decor, people. You can roast them, steam them, puree them, add them to oatmeal, or make them into dips. One cup of raw pumpkin cubes offers 55% of your RDI of vitamin A and 3,600 micrograms of beta-carotene. They are also rich in potassium, fiber, and B-vitamins. Keep in mind that the the larger pumpkins are less flavorful than the smaller pumpkins (pie pumpkins), which offer a sweeter, more appetizing flavor. 

Persimmons

Beautiful, bold, wonderfully orange, and incredibly nutritious accurately describe persimmons. In season from October to early January, these fall/winter fruits are rich in vitamins A and C. The two most popular and delicious varieties include Hachiya and Fuyu persimmons. They are incredibly tasty and contain shibuol and betulinic acid, which exhibit anti-cancer properties. Several studies found that persimmons help combat breast cancer cells without affecting healthy breast cells. 

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