What are the benefits of winter fruits?

Winter berry - persimmon

The fruit of a rich orange color, weighing from 80 grams to 0.5 kilograms, has established itself as a winter product. Late varieties ripen in December, and early ones in early October. It is believed that persimmon is a good remedy for fighting the blues that come in winter. This fruit significantly increases efficiency.

The beneficial qualities of persimmon vary and are associated with different systems of our body. Being a dietary product, persimmon perfectly satisfies hunger. Dietary properties and the presence of pectins help to restore the digestive system, normalize the functioning of the excretory organs. It is good in the fight against some diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.

Lactose and fructose in the fruit help to maintain the cardiovascular system normal. Moreover, it is an effective diuretic product. If you have anemia, the iron content will allow the body to recover faster. This is also relevant for exhaustion or tuberculosis.

Smokers are advised to pay attention to persimmon, since it reduces the likelihood of cancer, and the presence of beta-carotene will ensure normal functioning of the respiratory system and prevent bronchitis and pneumonia.

Of course, persimmon will greatly help in the fight against vitamin deficiency.

But there are also contraindications:

• do not eat persimmon after surgery;
• refuse it in case of adhesive intestinal disease;
• if you are obese, it is better not to consume the fruit, it can worsen metabolism;
• do not give the fruit to children under three years old, their digestive system is not yet strong enough to cope with the astringent properties of the product;
• limit the consumption of persimmon in diabetes, one fruit enough.

How to choose a quality persimmon? Pay attention to the shape, it should be round and as close to it as possible. The color of the fruit should be bright enough, saturated, red or dark orange.

Make sure that there are no dark spots on the fruit - these are signs of spoilage of the product. When the persimmon ripens, its stalk darkens and dries, check this.

If you plan to enjoy the fruit as soon as you bring it home, you can take soft fruits, harder ones are better frozen and eaten after a while, they will reach the desired degree of ripening. Moreover, freezing removes this product from astringent properties.

New Year will not come without it - tangerine

The traditional fruit for the New Year is very useful for restoring the balance of vitamins in the body in winter. Moreover, it will quench your thirst well and give you the necessary amount of ascorbic acid. During a cold, it will help reduce your temperature.

An important property of the fruit is its fight against edema. It has recently been established that tangerine reduces the risk of developing heart disease, fights atherosclerosis and cholesterol deposits on the walls of blood vessels.

Finally, tangerine copes well with depression, its taste, color and juiciness tone and give strength.

Pregnant women should eat tangerines in moderation so as not to provoke allergic reactions in both the mother and her child.

Tangerine peel should be used in the preparation of tinctures and candied fruits. Before you start cooking, make sure the peel has not been waxed.

Contraindications:

• inflammatory bowel diseases, stomach or duodenal ulcers, gastritis;
• hepatitis, cholecystitis, nephritis;
• diabetes;
• propensity to allergies.

Having bought a lot of tangerines, do not eat a lot of them, you can cause a rash, diarrhea, red blood cell disorder, hemoglobin loss.

Choosing tangerines is easy: make sure that they do not have stains or mold. Check for signs of improper transportation: dents and pressed-in areas. Look at the peel, it should not be dried out.

Naturally, there are many types of tangerines depending on the manufacturer. If you like these citrus fruits with a sour taste, choose Turkish or Georgian. The sweetest are Spanish, but they will have a lot of seeds, if the seeds irritate, choose Moroccan tangerines.

To fight cholesterol - pomegranate

Pomegranates are rich in vitamins C and B. Nicotinic acid contained in the fruit is effective in removing cholesterol.

Israeli scientists are sure that it is the pomegranate that is the champion in the number of antioxidants, so pomegranate juice copes with free radicals in the blood.

Free radicals are observed in attacks on the body's cells, when DNA is damaged. Moreover, according to some scientists, it is the radicals that cause disturbances in the blood vessels, after which cholesterol begins to accumulate in them and provoke cardiovascular diseases. Also, do not eat the fruit if you:

• constipation;
• hemorrhoids;
• during pregnancy;
• digestive diseases.

To choose a pomegranate, make sure that it is large and heavy enough. Check the peel for spots and soft areas, there should be none. Feel the fruit, ideally if the peel tightly covers the seeds and you can feel them with your fingers. Unripe pomegranates have a damp skin without relief.

For vigor and intelligence - a banana

Bananas are rich in potassium. Two bananas a day are enough to compensate for its entire deficiency. Potassium will give strength to muscles, help relieve muscle pain and fatigue. It will become easier for you to perform physical tasks, and your mind will work more actively. The fruit will help remove bags under the eyes.

Norwegian researchers have found that bananas can replace a daily dose of medication for high blood pressure. If there are signs of hypertension, you can try.

The fruit will also be useful for gastritis, if you have normal or high acidity. With high acidity, you can drink banana juice before eating, and with normal - after.

Bananas will help people suffering from kidney and liver diseases. These fruits are recommended for the elderly and children. Women during premenstrual syndrome only need to eat one banana to smooth out the unpleasant sensations.

When you shouldn't eat a banana:

• for those struggling with excess weight, it is no less caloric than potatoes. In extreme cases, consult a nutritionist;
• avoid bananas if you have increased blood clotting, thrombophlebitis;
• avoid the fruit if you have diabetes and coronary heart disease.

Before eating, be sure to wash the banana, since chemicals are often applied to its peel to extend its shelf life.

Choosing bananas is not difficult, just find those fruits that have a normal yellow color, the skin should be slightly matte and smooth. Don't be afraid to take green bananas. You shouldn't eat them right away, but they will ripen perfectly at home.

Make sure that there are no dark spots or cracks on the peel.

Before trying new fruits, be sure to make an appointment with an allergist. The examination will help determine which foods should be avoided.