Healthy Fall Recipes When the Weather Turns Cold

5 Recipes for When the Weather Turns cold

1. Vegetarian white bean chili is a great source of fiber, containing around 8g per serving. This chili may even help you feel fuller for longer, regulate blood sugars, and lower cholesterol. Kale adds a beautiful color along with a wide variety of nutrients especially when it comes to potassium and vitamin K. Did you know that one cup of kale contains over 100% of your daily value of vitamin A, K and C? So sneak some kale into your diet with this delicious vegetarian white bean chili. https://www.health.com/recipes/vegetarian-white-bean-chili?crlt.pid=camp.iPVrr1k35hET
2. Cabbage and tomato soup. Cabbage is one vegetable that too often gets overlooked. It has been shown to aid in digestion, decrease inflammation, and not to mention all the nutrients it provides your body. Cabbage is also very diverse! You can chop it up for a salad, roast it in the oven with some sliced onion, or sauté it with a few of your favorite vegetables to switch things up! This recipe is a great one to throw in your crockpot, and have dinner ready and waiting for you when you get home. https://www.thekitchn.com/this-cabbage-amp-tomato-soup-will-chase-away-the-rainy-day-blues-245595 
3. Immune boosting chicken soup. This immune boosting soup contains garlic and turmeric that can help your body fight off unwanted illness due to their antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. This recipe is very colorful. Remember, that colorful ingredient usually include a wide variety of nutrients. Don’t go adding skittles into your recipes. You know what I mean! Another great addition in this chicken soup are the chick peas. 1 Tbsp of these tasty legumes contain more than 2g of fiber. Chickpeas are also high in iron. Did you know that your body absorbs iron better when you eat it along with  vitamin C? Well, this recipe also contains kale which is a great source of vitamin C meaning you are setting your body up for success when it comes to micronutrients. https://www.eatyourselfskinny.com/detox-immune-boosting-chicken-soup/
4. Instant pot chicken and wild rice soup. This recipe is very high in protein which will help keep satisfied on even the dreariest of days. It has around 24g protein per serving and is relatively low in sodium as well. When compared to other rice and grain varieties, wild rice has more protein making it a great option for those needing to increase protein or those struggling to feel full after meals. If you are looking for a quick, easy, and healthy recipe, then look no further. Whip this up in a total of 25 minutes with only 5 minutes to prep time and 20 minutes to cook. https://www.asaucykitchen.com/instant-pot-chicken-and-wild-rice-soup/
5. Italian orzo spinach soup. People too often look past the benefit of using spices in recipes. Not only are using spices a way to reduce sodium in meals, but research has found added health benefits when consumed regularly. For instance, the oregano in this recipe has anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties as well as being high in antioxidants. This is a great recipe because you will most likely have all of the ingredients already in your pantry! Just through it in a pot and enjoy!  https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/italian-orzo-spinach-soup-recipe/

Healthy Tip of the Week!

Try a new crockpot recipe! Trust me, you will not regret it!