By October, cooler temperatures are here to stay. And so is a new harvest of root vegetables, winter squash, apples and pears. Adding these seasonal fruits and vegetables to your plate isn’t just delicious. It can also align perfectly with the Mediterranean diet, which has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, metabolic syndrome, cancer and more. Fall isn’t just about the produce. It’s also a time when other hearty Mediterranean diet staples, like b

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