The weather may be cooler, but your produce choices are heating up. These amazing seasonal foods are the perfect excuse to visit your local farmers' market during the day and heat up the kitchen on cool nights.   Apples Sweet or tart, apples are satisfying eaten raw or baked into a delicious dish. Just be sure to eat the skin—it contains hearty-healthy flavonoids.  Health benefits include: • Full of antioxidants • 4 grams of dietary fiber per serving Harvest season: August–November 
Dates
This Middle Eastern favorite is a sweet fruit that is perfect braised in stews, chopped up in desserts, or stuffed with cream cheese or almonds.
Health benefits include: • Low in fat • Good source of fiber • Good source of potassium Harvest season: September–December
Grapefruit
The signature tartness of grapefruit provides a contrast to other citrus fruit. Add it to mixed greens, combine it with avocado and shrimp, or enjoy a fresh glass of its antioxidant-rich juice.
Health benefits include: • More than 75% of your daily recommended intake (DRI) of vitamin C • Good source of lycopene • Contains pectin, which has been shown to lower cholesterol Harvest season: September–April
Kiwi
Use this sweet fruit to add a tropical flavor to your recipes. It's great mixed with strawberries, cantaloupe, or oranges and can be combined with pineapple to make a tangy chutney.
Health benefits include: • More vitamin C than an orange • Good source of potassium and copper Harvest season: September–March
Pears
The grainy yet juicy texture makes this fruit a crowd-pleaser. Cooking them only brings out their sweetness, so try them baked or poached.
Health benefits include: • Good source of vitamin C and copper • 4 grams of fiber per serving Harvest season: August–February
Tangerines
The small and sweet citrus fruits are positively refreshing for fall recipes. Our favorite flavor combos include almonds, dates, and honey. Juice them with oil, vinegar, and ginger for a to-die-for dressing. Health benefits include: • Good source of vitamin C • Good source of beta-carotene Harvest season: November–April
Pomegranates
This slightly sour fruit has gotten a lot of press as an antioxidant powerhouse. The juice provides a tangy base for marinades, and the seeds can be tossed into salads to amp up the flavor. Health benefits include: • A UCLA study showed pomegranate juice has higher antioxidant levels than red wine • Good source of vitamin C and folate Harvest season: August–December
more to come next post!