6 fall foods that fuel you better than your latte

(plus a recipe)

Here's the thing about fall produce: it isn't just cozy. The foods showing up at farm stands right now are loaded with the carbs and nutrients that fuel your training, the potassium that keeps your muscles hydrated and firing, and the vitamins and antioxidants that help your body bounce back when training gets harder and the daylight hours get shorter. Let's give pumpkin spice some real credit. These are six fall foods I love for athletes, what each one does for you, and easy ways to use them.

 1. Pumpkin: The Overachiever
Pumpkin brings a lot for very few calories. One cup of canned pure pumpkin has about 7 grams of fiber, more t