As we’re stepping into the cold season our taste in food is starting to change as well as the weather outside. However, even if our preferences might differ from the ones we had during the summer, that doesn’t mean we have to make unhealthy choices.
Autumn harvest is actually really good for our health. For example, pumpkins can protect our body against cancer, while mushrooms can ward off colds, flu or heart attacks.
Here are 5 of the healthiest foods for the cold season
- 1. Apples. Especially high in vitamin C, apples also provide vitamin A as a powerful antioxidant to help resist infection and reduce the number of bacteria that causes inflammation.
- 2. Cauliflower. It contains compounds that help prevent cancer, while being an excellent source of vitamin C. It also helps lowering your cholesterol.
- 3. Pumpkin. Ideal for pies, cakes or pudding, pumpkin is a great source of vitamin B. It’s rich in potassium and can provide 20% of the fibers your body needs during a day.
- 4. Sweet potatoes. They provide a great amount of vitamin A, which is very important for the immune system, they are a source of iron and they also have anti-inflammatory benefits.
- 5. Pomegranates. Delicious in salads, pomegranates are an excellent source of antioxidants, vitamin A, C and E, folic acid and potassium. Pomegranates help fight against aging, arthritis, Alzheimer or cancer.
