Here are some seasonal fruits and vegetables you should include in your healthy diet:
1. Oranges – A rich source of vitamin C, oranges are something you can substitute for dessert. The tangy citrusy flavour is a sure way to keep those unhealthy cravings away and give you the necessary Vitamin C boost. As you must have seen, many skincare products come with Vitamin C because it a superfood for your skin as well. Other citrus fruits like grapefruits, lemons, limes, kinnow, mosambi, etc can also be consumed.
2. Pomegranates – They are like a healthy version of candies, sweet, tangy, and extremely juicy. These ruby-red jewel drops are rich in antioxidant polyphenols, which can reverse atherosclerosis as well as vascular inflammation, and thereby lower blood pressure. They also protect you from free radicals. Pomegranates are delicious fruit to add to your diet.
3. Apples – Though ‘an apple a day keeps the doctor away’ is a bit of stretch, apples are indeed filled with nutrition that makes them worth adding to your diet. Apples can strengthen the immune system by reducing inflammation in your body. They are rich in pectin fibre, vitamin C, and K, apples are considered excellent for immunity building.
4. Guava – Every Indian child has the memory of dipping quarters of guava in ‘sendha namak’ and enjoying it under the bright winter sunlight. They childhood snack is definitely something to keep in your diet, Guavas are loaded with vitamin C and a range of antioxidants that fight dangerous free radical activity and prevent cell damage. They are also high in fibre making it excellent for your heart and blood sugar level. Meanwhile, sendha namak or rock salt can help aid digestion reduce the risk of low sodium levels.
5. Custard Apple/Sharifa/Sitaphal – Though they are usually in the season for a short period of time, Custard Apples are a delicious and healthy treat of the season. They are rich in potassium, magnesium which is great for heart health and reduce chances of arthritis and rheumatism. It is also rich in Vitamin A, C, and B6. B6 and good mood regulator as it can aid the creation of neurotransmitters.
These fruits are not the only source of these nutrients and looking for local found alternatives will be cheaper and healthier for your diet. These fruits are addition to your healthy balanced diet, aside from this you should also exercise, and get some sunlight for a healthy lifestyle.