10 autumn foods that you should have in your fridge
With the arrival of autumn, with shorter days and lower temperatures, we take our coats out of the wardrobe, and the first scarves begin to appear in the streets. Today we present ten autumn foods that will give your dishes colour and flavour. Why not try seasonal foods?
- Pumpkin
This is the star food of this season. It has a sweetness that makes it an ideal vegetable for children, and provides your dishes with colour and a good nutritional profile. It is rich in water, fibre, and group B, C and E vitamins, as well as precursor substances of vitamin A, and minerals such as magnesium and zinc.
- Sweet potato
The sweet potato is rich in carbohydrates, fibre, vitamins and minerals. It is notable for its beta-carotene content, a substance which our bodies are able to transform into vitamin A, and which provide antioxidant and photoprotective properties. It has a sweet flavour that will give a special touch to your dishes.
- Chestnuts
Well roasted, they are an autumn classic. It is a nut rich in carbohydrate and low in fat. Furthermore, they provide minerals such as potassium, iron, phosphorus and magnesium, and are rich in antioxidant A and E vitamins.
- Persimmons
This is a fruit which contains a great amount of water and fibre. Furthermore, it is rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, beta-carotene and potassium.
- Mushrooms
Mushrooms are abundant in water, low in fat and rich in fibre. Furthermore, they provide vitamins such as vitamin A and group B vitamins, and minerals such as iron and iodine. They also contain other bioactive compounds with protective functions in the body. They have an antioxidant capacity and contain a substance called ergosterol, which we can transform into vitamin D thanks to sunlight.
- Artichoke
In October the season begins for this vegetable which is rich in water, fibre, group B and E vitamins, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus and calcium. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are attributed to it, and it is also a diuretic thanks to its high potassium and low sodium content, and its cynarine content, a substance known for having a choleretic and diuretic effect on the body. Finally, it contains sterols, vegetable substances with the capacity for reducing cholesterol absorption. It is a true treasure!
- Grapes
A fruit rich in carbohydrates and fibre. They also provide antioxidants and vitamins such as group B vitamins, minerals such as potassium and vegetable nutrients which may help to prevent cardiovascular diseases and other degenerative illnesses.
- Figs
A fruit rich in water, carbohydrate and fibre, organic acids, minerals such as potassium, magnesium and calcium, and vitamins such as vitamin A in its pro-vitamin form. Their small seeds will help ease constipation.
- Pomegranate
The pomegranate contains an abundance of water and a low calorie content. It is notable for its potassium content, which contributes to the normal function of the nervous system, and other components such as citric acid, malic acid, flavonoids (which provide an antioxidant property), and tannins which provide astringent and anti-inflammatory properties.
- Mandarins
In autumn the first mandarins arrive, rich in water, fibre, vitamins and minerals. They are notable for their vitamin C and citric acid content.
Use seasonal foods in your meals every day and bring typical autumn foods to your table!
