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What's for dinner? Try one of these 3 fall veggies

Posted on Oct 18th 2008 3:00PM by Bethany Sanders
Fall has definitely arrived. The leaves are turning vibrant shades of orange, red, and yellow. The air is crisp and cool. And the farmers markets are full of autumn veggies like squash, pumpkins, and sweet potatoes.

That's good news for you and me. According to Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen, these fall veggies are rich in carotenoids. You might not notice it while enjoying their yummy goodness, but this essential nutrient helps your DNA fight off damage as you age. Not only that, they're high in nutrition and low in fat and calories, making them the perfect addition to a healthy meal.

So this Fall, include some of these autumn veggies in your daily diet. Not sure how? Sweet potatoes can be baked just like white potatoes, pumpkin tastes great in muffins, and the winter squash dishes in the gallery below will definitely make your mouth water.

Cooking with winter squash(click thumbnails to view gallery)

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