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We fail to understand the co relation between our exposure to sunlight and our immunity. We think we fall more often during winters simply because it is cold outside. This is wrong information. Diet is one of the main factors that assess our immunity and we tend to miss out on some very important nutrients during winter. Here is a list of 10 fruits that you must consume during winter to maintain your health:
- Grapefruit
The sweet, juicy and delicious fruit is loaded with vitamin C. it generally ripens in January. Vitamin C strengthens your immunity system, makes your bones stronger and also helps your injuries heal faster. The best part about this fruit is that you can pair with different items and enhance the taste, maybe some sugar or cottage cheese.
- Pears
Pears are loaded with dietary fibres. We forget that fibres are vital in any diet and consuming this fruit is one way of getting fibres in the body. It helps in maintaining low cholesterol levels, reducing weight and also assists in digestion. You can make a snack out of it every evening or make a fresh salad with it to have during winters.
- Pomegranates
This one fruit is lots of fun to eat and is loaded with absolute goodness. It is filled with antioxidants which prevents certain types of cancer. Add it in your winter diet or simply make it into a juice!
- Oranges
Orange is a fruit that can be had in so many ways. It is a go to snack food item and is super easy to it on the go as well. It is not compulsorily a winter fruit but is available almost all year round. It is loaded with vitamin D and pure citrus. This is basically edible sunshine!
- Bananas
Humans share nearly 50% of their DNA with bananas! It is not cannibalism if you take a bite of a banana, in fact its super healthy. They are extremely cheap and a great source of potassium. You can slice it up and pair with lot of other fruits and make a delicious fruit bowl.
- Cranberries
Cranberries are a rather small fruit that packs a lot of punch and flavour. It prevents different kinds of cancers, heart diseases and inflammation and also fights off cold. You can serve this on a Thanksgiving board or simply add it to your diet once a week.
- Pineapple
You will really good pineapples only during winters so make sure that you get it. It is full of Vitamin C and manganese which helps in the formation of bones and regulates blood sugar as well.
- Persimmons
This small fruit might not be on your general list of fruits but it would do you good to add it to it. It helps to maintain a healthy heart, keeps your digestive system working smoothly and also keeps your eyesight in check. It is super yummy and very easy to incorporate into different recipes.
- Kiwis
Most people do not know this but kiwis beat oranges in the level of vitamin C, it also contains more potassium than bananas. Vitamin E and K is loaded in this little fruit. These fuzzy items can beat the winter cold. Best part about this fruit is that you can make so many different smoothies out of it!
- Apples
We all know that ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’. These fruits are filled with wholesome goodness, nutrients and antioxidants. Vitamin B maintains RBC count, antioxidant keeps away diseases and apple cider is an overall beneficial supplement.
