5 Healthy, Happy Tips To Welcome Autumn MonthsElizabeth Renter So many wonderful foods are in season in the Autumn. Soups and roasted vegetables can keep you warm and cozy while promoting good vision, heart health, and a strong immune system. Eating in season also supports local and organic farmers, and can save money. Do what you can to include these foods in your weekly diet: You cant go from complaining about the heat to complaining about the cold, or youll never leave the house. Put on your jacket and take a nightly walk, or enjoy the warm sunshine on an autumn afternoon. But get out! Fresh air does wonders for your physical and mental health, especially if you incorporate some forest bathing. Simply getting out can reduce your risk of depression! Since a coolness rests in the air, what better time to get into the green tea habit than during the autumn months? The benefits of green tea are more than plentiful, and I couldnt hope to list them all here. But, know that this awesome liquid boosts your cognitive function, decreases your risk of certain types of cancers, and promotes healthy fat loss. In the Fall, races are in full swing. Try a turkey trot or similar race this autumn with your family. You dont have to be a super-athlete, just be relatively fit and motivated. If running isnt your thing; walk it. Youll feel great and youll likely get a free t-shirt in the process. Its not too late to get the last of the summer-veggies at the farmers market. By preserving things like tomatoes, you can get the sweetness of locally grown summer produce when winter arrives, and you wont have to deal with the BPA in canned tomatoes or the store-bought produce that tastes like cardboard. Our ancestors, even a few generations back, lived according to the seasonsthey adapted their lives according to mother nature and they were healthier for it. They ate what was in season, and found activities that complimented nature. We encourage you to do the same during these autumn months. Explore More: 