If you choose carefully from the autumn harvest, you can lose weight and boost your health. The old wisdom says we lose weight in spring for appearance, but in autumn for health. However, during this season of plenty, be mindful not to overindulge, as it could harm your well-being. Don’t forget, you need to greet the winter fit and with your immune system in top shape.

1. Sheep’s Milk and Cheese
We’ve already discussed the quality issues with cow’s milk (read the article Is Milk Still Healthy?). If you have the opportunity to get fresh sheep’s milk, you’ll be consuming plenty of calcium, and sheep’s milk is excellent for burning fat.

2. Pumpkins
Pumpkins are a treasure trove of fiber, vitamin A, and potassium. You can use them in countless ways: soups, pasta dishes, meat dishes, and even desserts. Like potatoes, pumpkins were once considered food for the poor. Today, pumpkin dishes are national delicacies.

3. Red Grapes
Research has shown that red grapes protect cells from DNA damage and even cancer. A similar effect can be gained from drinking a glass of red wine an hour before lunch.

4. Blueberries
Blueberries are a superfood with very few calories and a high amount of antioxidants, making them ideal for fat-burning. Your body uses more energy to digest them than it gains, meaning the more you eat, the more you lose weight.

5. Apples
Under the apple's skin lies a wealth of cellulose, which helps cleanse the intestines. Apples are rich in calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, and various vitamins, with B-complex being the most important. Apples are the perfect "filler" between meals, and you can eat as many as you want.

6. Beets
Beets reduce hunger and satisfy cravings for sweets. They are excellent for fighting cancer and maintaining the body's pH balance (beets work on both acids and bases).

7. Kiwis
As evenings cool and days shorten, vitamin intake decreases. During winter, kiwis are the most vitamin-rich fruits. They contain a lot of antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins A, B, C, and K, and they also have antibacterial properties. Many believe that kiwis are even more healing than lemons.

8. Pears
Pears are often overlooked but are packed with minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, iodine) and all sorts of vitamins (A, B1, B2, C, E). Pears prevent rheumatism, arthritis, anemia, heart disease, tuberculosis, and even bowel cancer.

9. Broccoli
Broccoli is rich in vitamin C and calcium and contains a lot of fiber. It’s also a versatile vegetable that can be prepared in countless ways (as a side dish, soup, puree, or even a main dish).

10. Grapefruit
While it’s true that grapefruits are rich in vitamin C and fiber, they’re important for two other reasons: they regulate insulin levels in the blood, and their bitterness suppresses hunger for hours.