Feel Good Fall Recipes

As we transition into fall, it’s the perfect time to enjoy warm, comforting meals that support your overall wellness, starting with your veins. These three seasonal recipes are not only delicious and full of nutrients, but they also include key ingredients that help boost circulation, reduce inflammation and strengthen blood vessels. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty salad, cozy oatmeal or a nourishing soup, these dishes make healthy aging easy and enjoyable.

Sweet Potato & Beet Salad

This colorful salad is packed with fiber, potassium and vitamin C, all great for lowering blood pressure and strengthening veins. Beets boost blood flow, while citrus helps keep veins flexible.

Ingredients:

1 large, sweet potato

1/2 cup quinoa

6 cups mixed spring mix

1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

1 cup cooked beets

1/2 lemon

1 garlic clove

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon turmeric

4 tablespoons olive oil

For the full recipe, visit Salt & Sweet.

Oatmeal with Spiced Berries

Oats help lower cholesterol and support vein health. Berries fight inflammation, and flax, chia and walnuts give your body omega-3s that improve blood flow and reduce swelling.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup steel-cut or rolled oatmeal

1 tablespoon hemp

1 tablespoon ground flax

1 tablespoon chia

1 1/2 up to 2 cups water

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon cardamom

3/4 cup fresh/frozen berries

1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger

1/2 teaspoon fresh grated turmeric

For the full recipe, visit Dr. Siri Chand.

Red Lentil Butternut Squash Soup

This comforting soup is rich in potassium, fiber and antioxidants. Squash and lentils support blood flow, and garlic helps open your blood vessels for better circulation.

Ingredients:

Olive oil

Onion

Garlic

Ginger

Spices

Vegetable broth

Butternut squash

Split red lentils

Coconut milk

Salt and pepper

For the full recipe, visit Connoisseurus Veg.