As the temperature gradually drops and winter approaches, people are beginning to care about how to continue to enjoy the delicious taste of fruit in the cold season. Today, let's take a look at how to choose the right fruits in winter and maintain a healthy lifestyle.
First of all, to be clear, winter does not mean that we cannot eat fruits. Despite the low temperatures, the fruit is still rich in nutritional value. So, how should we choose the right fruit during the cold winter months?
Apples: As the saying goes, "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." "Apples are not only sweet and sour, but also highly nutritious. When eating apples in winter, you can choose to eat them cooked, which can better strengthen the spleen and stomach and eliminate food accumulation. When apples are cooked, their fibers soften, causing less irritation to the gastrointestinal tract in middle-aged and elderly people, while also enhancing the ability to protect blood vessels.
Tangerine: One of the most popular fruits in winter is oranges. The flesh of the orange is delicious, sweet and sour, juicy, not only tastes good, but also is rich in vitamin C and sesame oil essence, which helps to quench thirst, regulate qi and dissolve phlegm. Orange peel has the effect of regulating qi and dissolving phlegm, drying and dampness, and can be used to make tangerine peel tea to help relieve symptoms such as insomnia and neurasthenia.
Pears: Pears are known as the "Sect of Hundred Fruits" and are an ideal fruit for autumn and winter. Pears have the effects of invigorating, moisturizing, clearing heat and dissolving phlegm, especially suitable for people with yin deficiency. However, it should be noted that people with yang deficiency and spleen and stomach deficiency should not eat too much.
In addition, winter dates, grapefruit, strawberries, blueberries, kiwifruit, and hawthorn are also good choices. Not only are they highly nutritious, but they also have a variety of health care functions.
Of course, there are some details that we need to pay attention to when choosing fruits. For example, fruits with high vitamin C content should not be heated, so as not to destroy their nutrients. And for some cold or flat fruits, we can transform their properties by heating them to make them more suitable for winter consumption.
In short, choosing the right fruit in winter and paying attention to how you eat it will not only satisfy your cravings, but also maintain good health. Let's enjoy the deliciousness and nutrition brought by fruits in the cold season!