Benefits of Winter Fruits and Vegetables
As we enter the winter months, illnesses are at our doorstep, but it is possible to prevent this by eating healthy. Eating everything in its season and in the amount the body needs is actually the best. Here are some vegetables and fruits that grow and are recommended to be eaten in winter: POMEGRANATE: Contains potassium, vitamin C, folic acid, and fiber. Strengthens the immune system. ORANGE: Rich in vitamin C, orange is a source of resistance. RADISH: Good for weakness. It is a good source of potassium. QUINCE: High in vitamins A and B. Provides vitality. KIWI: A fruit containing vitamin C. Helps fight infection. MANDARIN: Especially known as a preventive for flu and colds. APPLE: Contains vitamins E and C. Known as a bowel regulator. GARLIC: Garlic, also known as an antibiotic, contains vitamins A, B, C, and P. ONION: Good for flu, colds, and asthma. It is a powerful antioxidant. CABBAGE: Contains vitamin U, found only in cabbage. Good for stomach and intestinal ulcers. Lowers blood sugar. SPINACH: Rich in iron and protein. CARROT: High in vitamins A, B1, B2. Provides energy. Protects against cancer. BROCCOLI: High in vitamin A and potassium. Strengthens the immune system. LEEK: High in vitamins E, C, B1, B2, A. Its juice stops coughs. GRAPEFRUIT: Rich in vitamin C and beneficial for the immune system. PUMPKIN: Rich in vitamin A, calcium, and phosphorus. Plants that are a remedy for many ailments, as well as vegetables consumed in winter, help us to strengthen ourselves. Let two delicious recipes help you get through illnesses more lightly. Ingredients: Linden flower: 50 gr, Sage: 20 gr, Cinnamon: 1 stick, Rosehip: 50 gr, Chamomile: 10 flowers Preparation: Mix all ingredients in a glass of boiling water and let it steep for 5 minutes. It can be sweetened with honey. Ingredients: Thyme, mint, chamomile, linden flower, rosehip (a pinch of each) Preparation: Boil in one liter of water and strain. It is consumed like tea.
