The start of a new season could be a perfect time to evaluate your nutritional habits. That’s especially true for fall, which is associated with hearty, cozy foods that feature seasonal fruits, vegetables, and spices.
We asked our editors: What’s one nutrition change you’re making for fall?
Here’s what they said.
Fall is the beginning of soup season! I look forward to getting back into my weekly slow cooker pattern. It’s a great way to pack balanced nutrition into one dish—and make enough for two family meals.
-Jamie Wolff
I’m leaning in to seasonal produce: Apples, pears, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, pumpkin. These foods pack so many nutrients and give me inspiration for festive and healthy meal ideas. For example, I started topping my morning yogurt and granola bowl with apples, honey, and cinnamon.
-Hannah Harper
I am going to set time for myself to have a more filling breakfast. I am typically a cereal person, but I find myself getting hungry just a couple hours later. Instead, this fall, I want to commit to preparing breakfasts that can keep me full longer and that are more nutritious. One of my go-to’s will be multi-grain English muffins with avocado or peanut butter.
-Colleen Murphy
I eat a mostly vegetarian diet and sometimes find it difficult to get enough protein without relying on processed foods like packaged meat substitutes or protein bars. This fall, I’m trying to prioritize minimally processed protein sources, including whole foods like eggs and beans, and soy products like tempeh and tofu.
-Maggie Donahue
I had the opportunity to try pumpkin spice protein powder from a brand called Naked Nutrition, and I LOVE it. I keep it at my desk at work for days I missed breakfast—or for a midday snack alternative to chips.
-Anisa Arsenault
I’m going to try eating fruit instead of candy—or anything else with added sugar—whenever a sweet craving hits. Should be interesting once my kids’ Halloween candy is in the house…
-Jani Hall
The change you should focus on this fall is dependent on your health needs and personal preferences. Maybe you need to increase your protein intake and will use fall recipes to do that. Maybe you want to diversify the vegetables you eat and will try out in-season veggies.
Whatever it is you want to change about your diet this fall, consider starting small. That way, the changes feel more manageable, and you may be more likely to stick with them over time.
