Check Out Kristi's Fall Food Favorites

The leaves are falling and Summer has come to an end. For most people this is a sad time; no more pool time, time at the summer cabin or even that bonfire down by the beach. It seems kind of depressing, right? Not for me! There is just something about the cool crisp air and the sun shining down on you while taking a walk and watching the season change. To me the end of summer brings a brand new season and a time to bring out my favorite foods. Fall is my favorite season hands down, but Fall is also my busiest season. It always seems like I have something going on or somewhere to be; so it doesn’t leave me with much time to prepare my food.

During the Fall season, I always make it a priority to make soups and chili. This is an easy way to make a great meal go a long way. My all time favorite soup is Chicken Tortilla Soup. It is very easy to make and very healthy for you too! (Each serving only contains 99 calories) The best part of making soup is that you can make a huge pot of it and have it a week or even a month later. All you have to do is freeze it. Soup is very easy to keep in the freezer. You can get my fast, convenient and healthy Chicken Tortilla Soup Recipe at my healthy food blog called Healthy Living. You can also find my recipe for Healthy Turkey Chili there as well.

When I do not have time to make a whole pot of soup or chili, I will heat up a frozen meal. Frozen meals can be tasty, convenient and good for you at the same time. When I look for a frozen meal, I want it to have whole grains and wholesome ingredients. One meal that I am a huge fan of is the Mayan Harvest Bake, new from Kashi. This entrée screams Fall and is new to the Kashi line of frozen entrees. If you are on the go, make sure you stock up on a few Kashi meals for a quick lunch or dinner.


Since I am on the go pretty much all day and night, I tend to sleep a little longer than most. Doing so can make my breakfasts on the go as well. When I am in a bind, I will go for something called the Breakfast Cookie. But not just any breakfast cookie - - an Erin Baker’s Pumpkin Spice Breakfast Cookie; this is a seasonal flavor so stock up now! Erin Baker’s Cookies are baked fresh with heart-healthy whole grains and sweetened with fruit puree. Each cookie is packed with protein, antioxidants, fiber and complex carbohydrates; it is a healthy and delicious way to start your day.


Another great go-to snack for an energy boost is Clif Bars. Clif bars give you the energy to keep you going through the day. Usually, I will eat these bars as a snack or feature them in a meal. If they are part of my meal, I will add a salad and a piece of fruit to round out the meal. If you are looking for a Fall treat, look for the Pumpkin Spice flavor, I promise it will not disappoint!


I hope you enjoyed reading about some of my Fall favorites and that you will take my advice and try a few. Remember, a good, healthy meal can be easy and convenient.

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Kristi Hintz is a certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant in the Milwaukee, WI area. She obtained her certification from the American Fitness Professionals and Associates. Kristi became interested in overall wellness including exercise and nutrition in 2007 when she decided to make a change in her life. Kristi joined a very well known organization to get her life back on track and be the person she always wanted to be; healthy and happy. After 4 months of lifestyle changes, Kristi dropped an amazing 40 pounds and has been able to keep it off since. Since obtaining her certification, Kristi became the wellness manager at her current employer and designed a wellness program to promote a healthy lifestyle to their employees. Since creating the program, employees have lost weight and become more active and aware of personal wellbeing. The program has even earned a well established award through the Wisconsin’s Governor’s Worksite Wellness program.

Kristi is very passionate about overall wellness and believes it is important to focus on all aspects. Kristi has even created her own food blog to help people create healthy and convenient meals while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.