Outdoor Adventures and Seasonal Eats

Autumn isn’t just about cozy sweaters and pumpkin spice everything—it’s the perfect season to embrace a healthier lifestyle. With the crisp air and vibrant foliage, fall harvest season offers countless opportunities to get outside, stay active, and enjoy nature’s bounty. It’s a season that truly offers the best of both words:  fitness and flavor. 

·      Corn Mazes & Apple Picking: Spend a few hours navigating a corn maze or picking apples to burn calories while having fun.

·      Hiking: Enjoy the crisp air and beautiful foliage. An hour of moderate hiking can burn around 400 calories.

·      Raking Leaves: Not only productive, but it also burns approximately 250 calories per hour.

·      Visit your local farmers market or grocery store to explore the autumn harvest. Enjoy fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables like squash, apples, yams, pumpkins, and zucchini. For adventurous cooks, Dole.com offers a variety of fall recipes to try.

·      Pumpkin Patch Visits: Choose the perfect pumpkin for carving. Roast the seeds with spices for a healthy snack packed with magnesium, zinc, iron, and fiber.

·      Cooking with Pumpkin: Make soups, stews, breads, and desserts loaded with vitamin A.

·      With shorter days, make the most of sunlight when possible. Sunlight provides essential vitamin D. Consider taking a lunchtime walk to boost your mood and combat Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Published November 1, 2024