Winter can be a time of culinary abundance. Experts share tips on eating nutritiously

Winter is settling in across much of the U.S., erasing the freshness and vibrancy of months past.

But the chilly season doesn't have to usher in weeks of lifeless, colorless dinner plates.

Dieticians and food experts say winter is a great time to experiment with your food, try out underappreciated seasonal produce and cook a healthy meal for loved ones.

“Embrace the cold, embrace the winter and appreciate the bounty,” said Kristen Rasmussen, a culinary dietician and chef who teaches at the University of California Berkeley.