14/12/2016
Modern food processing techniques and open market in the world has made variety of fruits and vegetables available all the year round. But, if you follow the nature’s rule and look into traditional way of growing fruits and vegetables, you will find that they have been seasonal. According to research done by if you follow the traditional way and eat seasonal fruits and vegetables, it is better.
In winter the body metabolism is low and so it is advisable to take fruits and vegetables that are low in calories and have dense nutrients. Also, eating seasonal fruits and vegetables is healthier because the nutrient contents vary when grown in off-season.
Some of the winter’s fruits and vegetables.
1. Carrots
This vegetable has the highest amount of carotene when compared to other fruits and vegetables. In addition it is an excellent source for vitamin B, C, D, E and K. You can eat them raw or cook them as you wish.
2. Oranges
This fruit is the best source of vitamin C and helps your body fight against germs and gives potassium, minerals, folate and fiber. Above all it is low in calories.
3. Apples
All of us know that “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Well, you can have this fruit at affordable price during winter and opt it as your midday snack and enjoy the benefits.
4. Turnips
This is a root vegetable in size of an apple. It has a sweet taste and starchy texture and contains fiber, folates, vitamins and minerals and the best turnips come in the market during winter.
5. Peas
This vegetable is rich in Vitamin – K and contains essential B – Complex vitamins. It has all necessary minerals along with folic acid and ascorbic acid. It is not just eaten after being cooked with other vegetables, but you can have it raw in salads and add it to soups. It provides you with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits.