1. Butternut Squash Pasta Salad (Dairy-Free + Gluten Free)

This colorful salad is the perfect mix of late summer freshness and early fall flavors. Plus, it’s full of incredible nutrients. The butternut squash is loaded with vitamins A and C to keep your immune system in top shape, while the pine nuts are packed with healthy fats and protein.

Eat it cold on a hot end-of-summer day, or heat it up for a warm side on a cooler evening!

Ingredients:

     · 1 (12-oz) package of roasted butternut squash cubes (2 1⁄2 cups)
     · 6 oz gluten free pasta (such as brown rice, quinoa, or chickpea pasta), cooked and drained
     · 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
     · 2 tbsp olive oil
     · 1 tbsp pure maple syrup
     · 1 tsp Dijon mustard
     · 1⁄2 tsp salt
     · 1⁄4 tsp black pepper
     · 1⁄2 tsp smoked paprika
     · 1 medium red apple, cored and sliced or chopped
     · 1⁄4 cup dried cherries or cranberries
     · 4 cups spring mix greens
     · 1⁄4 cup toasted pine nuts

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together vinegar, oil, syrup, mustard, salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Remove 1 tsp dressing; toss with apple.
3. Add pasta and dried fruit to the remaining dressing; toss to coat.
4. Layer greens, pasta mixture, apple, squash, and pine nuts in four pint jars.
5. Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

2. Harvest Chicken Breakfast Hash

This hearty breakfast is perfect for those crisp autumn mornings when you need a little extra warmth to start your day. It’s not just delicious – it’s packed with nutrients too. Brussels sprouts are rich in vitamins C and K, which is great for your immune system and bone health. Butternut squash adds a dose of vitamin A for healthy eyes, while the turkey provides lean protein to keep you energized.

Whip it up on a lazy weekend morning, or prep it ahead for quick, nutritious breakfasts all week long!

Ingredients:

• 4 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (may substitute turkey or chicken bacon)
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 pound chicken tenders
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, divided
• 2 tablespoons fat of choice
• 1 pound Brussels sprouts, quartered
• 1 pound celery root, peeled and chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 gala apple, chopped into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped rosemary
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
  
  

Instructions:

1. In a large cast-iron skillet, cook the bacon and onion over medium-high heat for 10 minutes until the bacon is crispy and the onions are soft and browned. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2. Saute chicken in the skillet with oregano and ¼ teaspoon sea salt until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to same bowl as bacon and onions.
3. Add fat of choice to skillet along with Brussels sprouts and sauté for 5 minutes until browned. Stir in celery root, apple, rosemary, garlic, cinnamon and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Cook for 10 to 12 more minutes until celery root is cooked through.
4. Add bacon, onions and chicken back to the skillet and pour in maple syrup, aminos, vinegar, and water. Cook for 2 to 3 more minutes allowing the liquid to evaporate. Serve warm.

These two recipes are perfect for easing into fall while still enjoying the best of late summer. They’re packed with seasonal veggies and flavors that’ll keep you satisfied as the days get shorter and cooler. Whether you’re meal prepping for busy weeks ahead or just want to shake up your routine, give these dishes a try. They’re simple, nutritious, and adaptable – just what we need as the seasons change!

Supporting Your Body Through Seasonal Changes

As the seasons change, you might notice some other changes in what your body is craving. Besides slowing down a bit and shifting towards warmer, heartier foods, you might also feel more tired than usual or experience changes in your mood.

These reactions are normal as our bodies adjust to fewer daylight hours and cooler temperatures.

BioOne Sciences has designed their BioBalance Probiotic to keep your gut happy and your immune system strong – exactly what you need during this transitional time.

It’s packed with four different types of good bacteria, each playing a unique role in your gut health. They help with everything from breaking down food to keeping your immune system in fighting shape.

Want to give it a try?