"Related to the carrot and parsley, parsnips reach maturity after being exposed to a frost, which means they're in season during the fall," says Bente. "This is great for our skin, since parsnips are high in vitamin C, an antioxidant that has been shown to help prevent sun damage to the skin and may even help reserve some wrinkles and discoloration by aiding in the skin's natural repair systems." You don't have to eat a whole ton of parsnips to score these skin benefits since just 100 grams contains more than a quarter of your daily needs. Bente recommends roasting parsnips just like carrots, or boiling or mashing them like potatoes.

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These red-pink fruits are one of Poon's favorite fall foods, not just for their deliciously sweet flavor but because they're especially high in catechins, a form of highly active antioxidant that can help prevent against the degeneration of connective skin tissue. "Additionally, the seed provides two type of acid, punicic and ellagic, which are great for reducing wrinkles," she adds. "These micronutrients help lock in moisture in our skin and help with the inflammatory effects of UV exposure."

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A member of the citrus family, kumquats look and taste very similar to oranges but are smaller and more oval-shaped. "They contain all of the same nutritional and skin benefits of oranges with an abundance of vitamin C, beta-carotene, B vitamins, flavonoids and minerals," says Poon. "With an edible peel that is especially rich in antioxidants and fiber, kumquats are great for collagen synthesis and wound healing, as well as digestive and immune health." She recommends snacking on kumquats daily to score an added dose of antiviral and antibacterial protection, which will certainly come in handy as flu season arrives.

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Walnuts are an excellent source of omega-3-fatty acids, which are also found in fish. So, if you're not big into fish, you'll definitely want to pile walnuts into your salads or grab a handful on the go to help add shine back into your hair. "Walnuts also contribute to a younger and smoother skin complexion and may help to make you look younger in the process," says Martinez.

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For that desirable dewy glow as fall temperatures plummet, be sure to have your fair share of sweet potatoes, which are full of beta-carotene, vitamin D and anthocyanins. "These nutrients work hard in our body to neutralize oxidative stress and age-related damage to our cells," explains Poon. "Sweet potatoes are also great for keeping the skin hydrated because they are rich in potassium and pantothenic acid." In addition to eating sweet potatoes, she recommends applying mashed sweet potato topically as a mask for immediately moisturizing effects.

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