Ah, winter. For some regions, that means colder days and longer nights. But it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy great food and stay healthy while the snow flies outside. In fact, winter might be the most important season of all to maintain a healthy diet, as we tend to move towards warming comfort food more often.
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Luckily, there are some superfoods that continue to grow fresh in winter that can boost your immune system and lower your blood pressure, among other health benefits. We’ve also added one or two that provide vitamin D that your body may lack during the colder months due to less sun exposure.
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Beets
It’s hard to beat a beet for its nutritional value in the dead of winter. It has a lot to offer in terms of vitamins and nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium, and iron. Beets help keep your immune system in check, while also ensuring proper nerve function.
As a bonus, you’ll also get antioxidants from beets that are known to help reduce the risk of cancer and other diseases. Beets can be eaten in a variety of yummy ways – for example, you might put them in a salad, cook them up as a side, roast them up (with a bit of cheese) or even pickle them.