Healthful varieties of produce peak during late fall and early winter, making it easy to enjoy delicious nutrition benefits with these colorful, delicious choices:

• Cranberries. This tart yet antioxidant-rich fruit is eager to dance upon your plate as the classic side sauce. But you can enjoy the cranberry’s versatility by pairing it with apples — another autumn star — and a little maple syrup for a delicious dessert served anytime.

• Sweet potatoes. Loaded with vitamins A and C, and full of fiber, sweet potatoes are also a good source of potassium. For a sweet and spicy twist, bake diced spuds drizzled in olive oil and sprinkled with a dash of cayenne pepper at 400 degrees for about 40 minutes.

• Brussels sprouts. Packed with folate, fiber, and vitamin C, these veggies can be shredded, then sautéed with garlic and onions — a perfect accompaniment to pork. Or roast at 400 degrees in a shallow pan, topped with sea salt and lemon juice or a touch of soy sauce.