Just as restaurants do, you should tailor your ‘diet menu’ to match the seasons.
There’s evidence that certain foods are more beneficial to your health in particular environmental situations, such as changing seasons. Here are some powerhouse foods that will see you through the winter chill.
Pomegranates
Have you tried the newest darling on the food scene – pomegranates? Its juice is so antioxidant-rich that it can banish free radicals and can prevent LDL cholesterol from oxidising.
Dark Leafy Greens
When Popeye implored everyone to eat spinach, he was making a point. Dark leafy greens, including spinach, kale collard and turnip greens and swiss chard, are perfect winter veggies because they thrive in winter and are at their peak of freshness. Full of vitamins and folate, you just can’t go wrong with a warming curry of potato and greens to fill you up and keep you strong.
Citrus
Juicy lemons, limes, grapefruit and oranges are at the top of the citrus favourites charts. Winter weather produces the juiciest fruit and taste like a dream in the chill of winter. Talk about vitamin C – these fruits are loaded with it and naturally sweet. Vitamin c has healing powers as well as the ability to boost good cholesterol levels.
Potatoes
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