Eat
A well-balanced diet will keep you full, focused and energized throughout the day. Stock your pantry with fruits and vegetables that are in season during these autumn months. The list includes:
Apples are the perfect on-the-go snack. This fruit is packed with immunity-boosting vitamin C. If you eat the skin, you add four grams of dietary fiber to your snack.
Brussels sprouts are a versatile vegetable. Slice whole Brussels sprouts into quarters and roast with olive oil and sea salt for a seasonal side dish. One cup of cooked Brussels sprouts has four grams of fiber and is a great source of folate, iron and vitamins A, C and K.
Spaghetti squash is a low-calorie alternative to pasta. Consider tossing the cooked spaghetti squash with your favorite sauce. This delicious alternative is a good source of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
Exercise
Fall is the perfect time to go apple or pumpkin picking. Other options for enjoying the weather are a brisk walk, hike or bike ride.
Sleep
Adults need an average of seven to nine hours of sleep a night. Fatigue can lead to lowered physical activity and an increased appetite.
Laura Vetter, RDN, CDE, CSO, CSP, Outpatient Nutritionist, Saint Peter’s University Hospital, is the author of the #AsktheSPnuritionist blog. She counsels patients on healthy eating. Reach out to her at nutritionist@saintpetersuh.com to make an appointment.