There are three major benefits to buying foods according to the season: better taste, more nutrients¹, and cheaper prices! I’m Hungry Girl Lisa Lillien, and I'm sharing seven of my favorite fall fruits and veggies.

购买应季食物有三个好处：味道更好，更有营养，价格更低。我是饥饿女孩丽莎莉莲，现在要跟大家分享我秋季最爱的水果和蔬菜。

Apples

苹果

I like my apples like I like the weather—nice and crisp! There's such a wide range to choose from: tart² Granny Smith, sweet Pink Lady, mild Golden Delicious, sweet-tart Fuji (my favorite!), and more.

我喜欢苹果就像喜欢这样的天气-舒服香脆！可选择的苹果品种范围很广：史密斯奶奶，粉红女士，黄帅，富士（我的最爱！），等等。

Butternut Squash

冬南瓜

Remember when Joey from Friends made fun of Ross for calling it “squatternut bosh”? Call it whatever you want, the cool-weather squash is a must-have in my book. It has a slightly sweet flavor and it's seriously filling. It's also an excellent source of vitamin A and vitamin C, both of which are great to take in as we head into cold season. Butternut squash is fantastic steamed & mashed³, cubed & cooked in a skillet, and even baked into French fries!

还记得老友记中乔伊取笑罗斯时称之为“squatternut波什”?不管叫它什么,是冷天时我必不可少的食物。味道微甜，瓤多。富含维生素A和维生素C,这两者都是我们在寒冷季节不可缺少的。冬南瓜是可以蒸碎，也可以放入锅中成块煮。甚至烤成薯条!最后一个的改变你的生活。

Brussels Sprouts⁴

球芽甘蓝

Brussels sprouts have made a comeback in the past few years; they’re not the boring boiled veggies grandma used to make!

球芽甘蓝在过去几年又开始被人们所喜爱。它们再也不是奶奶给我做的那种难吃的水煮蔬菜！

When cooked right, Brussels sprouts are tender and delicious with a slightly nutty taste. Get creative with sauces (balsamic vinegar, teriyaki marinade, marinara, etc.) and different mix-ins (like nuts, dried fruit, and crumbled⁵ bacon)! Not quite sure how to prepare them? First, slice off and discard the tough ends; then cut them in half.

当煮法合适，球芽甘蓝会有淡淡的好吃的坚果味。创意调味料(香醋,红烧的腌料,海员式沙司,等等)和不同的拌料(如坚果、干果和培根)!不太清楚如何准备吗?首先,把硬的部分切下来扔掉，然后把它们切成两半。

Next, steam them in the microwave, toss them in a slow cooker with a little liquid, or bake them in the oven at a high temp. Easy peasy!

接下来,放进微波炉蒸,用少量汤在锅里慢炖,或用高温在烤箱内烤。就是这么简单!

Spaghetti Squash

西葫芦

Anyone who knows me knows that I love this squash! It’s a great swap⁶ for pasta: You can save loads of calories and carbs, but you'll still feel like you're eating a bowl of spaghetti.

任何认识我的人都知道我爱这种瓜!这个可以替代意大利面:你可以节省大量的热量和碳水化合物,但你仍然会觉得像是在吃意大利面。

Beets⁷

甜菜

They're super easy to make, and they'll crush a potato-chip craving⁸ for a fraction of the calories.

很容易制作，并且可以抵消一小片薯片的热量。

Cauliflower

菜花

Cauliflower is the gift that keeps on giving. You can even use those mashies as a light topping for shepherd's pie. Try it!

菜花随处可见。你甚至可以用它做土豆牛肉派。去试试吧！

Acorn⁹ Squash

小青南瓜

The sweet, nutty flavor of acorn squash makes it the perfect way to round out this list.

甜香味使得小青南瓜也在这7种可选的水果蔬菜之列。