High-fiber fall foods, such as apples, sweet potatoes, and Brussels sprouts, highlight the best of the season and also help support blood sugar balance naturally.

1. Apples

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One medium raw apple with skin provides 4 grams of fiber.

Apples support blood sugar balance mostly through their fiber content and polyphenols . One small study found that eating a medium-sized apple before a meal resulted in lower post-meal blood sugar ( glucose ) and insulin levels in people with and without glucose impairment.

Add chopped apples to salad, yogurt, or oatmeal.

2. Pomegranates

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A half-cup of pomegranate seeds offers 3.5 grams of fiber.

Eating pomegranates may reduce fasting blood sugar, fasting insulin, and hemog

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