Winter fruits are one of the healthiest and tastiest escape from the many diseases that surface mainly during the brutal cold season. One craves for comfort food during winter and losing weight can be a painful task. Those winter take outs, and endless series of delivered pizza boxes lined up in front of your dustbin, may not be a good idea after all. While nothing can replace the love of mac and cheese, or that of hot buttery parathas, you can always give your winter diet a fruity twist. Check out these juicy and healthy fruits you must eat for a season loaded with nutrition.
Oranges
If you turn your back the moment you see those juicy oranges, you might be making a huge mistake. Oranges are a sure winter fruit and are loaded with vitamin C. If you can get your hands on blood oranges, it is even better. The high water content, glucose, citric acid, and rich nutrient content makes it a must eat winter fruit. Go ahead, enjoy those sweet and sour citrus treats when it’s freezing outside. (Image Credit: sweetersorts.com)
Dates
Well, these definitely deserve a place in your shopping cart, especially during winter. Dates keep you full for a long time thereby helping you avoid those frequent hunger pangs. These little sweet fruits contain a lot of Vitamin A and fibre. Make sure you eat a handful every day to stay healthy. (Image Credit: 21food.com)
Pomegranates
The ruby red colour of a juicy pomegranate can brighten any sick man’s day. Pomegranates are loaded with Vitamin C and potassium. Not only can you eat it ripe, without modifications, you can also drink a glassful of juice or add it in your salad. One can always be experimental and invent their own pomegranate dish. Also, this tasty fruit helps keep your heart safe and sound. What are you waiting for? Enjoy a bowlful! (Image Credit: drfuhrman.com)
Apples
As they say, "an apple a day does keep the doctor away”. These very doctors recommend eating apples to keep your immunity strong during the chilly winter days. Not only are apples helpful in battling cough but they also keep your blood sugar levels under check. Take your daily dose of apples and save yourself from a trip to the doctor. (Image Credit: wikimedia.org)
Bananas
This potassium packed fruit may be your best bet to keep yourself 'full' for a long time. This bright yellow fruit also helps in maintaining your blood pressure during the winter season. Your immunity system definitely improves with regular consumption of bananas as it is loaded with vitamins and other essential nutrients. The minions love it and so should you! (Image Credit: telegraph.co.uk)