Healing Foods to Add to Your Fall Plate

As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, our bodies naturally crave warmth, nourishment, and grounding. 

Fall is the perfect season to lean into healing foods that offer comfort as we move into the cooler months and also support immunity, digestion, and overall health in the seasons where illness are more prevalent. 

Filling your plate with the bounty of autumn will nourish both your body and soul, helping you stay healthy and ready to do the Lord’s Will. 

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Pumpkin & Winter Squash

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Pumpkin, butternut, acorn, and delicata squashes are packed with vitamins A and C, which help strengthen the immune system. Their high fiber content also supports digestion and helps keep blood sugar balanced. Roasted, pureed into soup, or baked into muffins, these vibrant vegetables bring both comfort and nourishment.

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Apples and Pears

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Is there anything more “fall” than a basket of apples? Fall fruits like apples and pears are rich in antioxidants and fiber, making them excellent for heart health and digestion. 

Apples, eaten with their skin on, provide pectin—a type of fiber that feeds healthy gut bacteria. Pears offer gentle sweetness and hydration. Enjoy them fresh, baked, or stewed with cinnamon for a warming treat.

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Dark Leafy Greens

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While summer may be the season for salads, fall is the time to sauté kale, collard greens, and Swiss chard. These nutrient-dense vegetables are loaded with calcium, iron, and vitamin K, supporting bone and blood health. 

They’re delicious sautéed with garlic and olive oil or stirred into a warm grain bowl, like this one.

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Root Vegetables

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Carrots, beets, turnips, and sweet potatoes thrive in the cool soil of fall and bring earthy sweetness to the table. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, root vegetables help boost circulation and support detoxification. 

Roasting them enhances their natural sweetness, making them perfect for hearty side dishes.

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Mushrooms

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Mushrooms are immune-boosting powerhouses. Varieties like shiitake, maitake, and reishi have long been used in traditional medicine for their antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties. Add them to soups, stews, or sauté them for a savory addition to your meal.

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Nuts and Seeds

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As the weather cools, our bodies need more sustained energy. Nuts and seeds, particularly walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds, provide healthy fats, protein, and minerals like zinc and magnesium. Sprinkle them over oatmeal or salads for a seasonal boost.

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Bone Broth

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Bone broth is one of the oldest healing foods, and for good reason. Simmering bones with vegetables, herbs, and spices releases minerals like calcium and magnesium, as well as collagen that supports joint, skin, and gut health. 

A warm mug of bone broth on a chilly day feels like a hug from the inside out. You can sip it on its own, use it as a base for soups, or cook grains in it for extra flavor and nourishment.

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Warm Spices

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Warming spices like cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and cloves not only bring cozy fall flavors and incredible scents but also support digestion and reduce inflammation. A mug of spiced tea or a sprinkle of cinnamon over roasted squash can help your body stay resilient through seasonal changes.

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God, in His wisdom, created the seasons and filled each one with its own bounty. Summer’s juicy fruits hydrate us, spring greens cleanse and refresh, winter’s hearty fare sustains, and autumn’s vibrant harvest strengthens and prepares us for the colder months ahead. Nothing is by accident—our Creator has provided what our bodies need, right when we need it.

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Healing foods help you align with these God-ordained rhythms and allow you to enjoy what the season offers.

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So this autumn, let your plate be filled with foods that heal and your heart full of gratitude for the Creator who 

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