London, Europe Brief News – There’s a range of fruits available for the picking this winter season. Here are the best winter fruits you should eat to stay healthy this season.
Grapefruit
Topping the list of fruits is the sweet and juicy grapefruit. This seasonal fruit ripens in January and is jam-packed with beneficial and protective nutrients and plant compounds which have antioxidant properties,, including lycopene. This means they may help protect cells from the potential damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals.
Pears
A medium pear is a good source of vitamin C. This fruit also packs in some potassium, vitamin K, copper, magnesium and B vitamins, according to the USDA nutrient database. They are an excellent source of fiber, too, which helps keep your gastrointestinal system regular.
Oranges
This wouldn’t be a robust list of winter fruits without the orange. You are going to want to make oranges, and any other citrus produce for that matter, your go-to snack food. Oranges, while not necessarily winter crops, are always available and always a good option since they’re a vitamin C powerhouse. Vitamin C is also a water-soluble antioxidant that prevents cell damage.
Bananas
Extremely cheap and seemingly always in season, bananas are a great source of potassium, a vital mineral and electrolyte in the body that carries small electrical charges that cause nerve cells to send out signals for the heart to beat regularly and muscles to contract.
Persimmons
The persimmon is a fruit that might not be on your radar no matter the season, but you’ll want to quickly get acquainted with this superfood fast. This small, tomato-esque fruit is known to aid in maintaining a healthy heart, keep your digestive system working smoothly, and strengthen your eyesight. Not to mention, they are yummy and go well with a lot of recipes.
