Glancing out of his winter window, F. Scott Fitzgerald said, "Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall." This winter, don't indulge in anything that is incapable of rotting, be it feelings or food. Life is exciting and food smells delicious only when fresh. Try and keep it crisp that way. Avoid buying a lot of seasonal fruits and vegetables in one go if you are unsure about the rate of consumption. Eat it while it's fresh. Sometimes even the simplest and most ridiculous sounding fruits and vegetables bring out the yum factor in a dish. Let's see how these seasonal fruits and vegetables are capable of bringing out the yum factor in your dishes this winter.
Seasonal Fruits and Their Benefits When Consumed While In Season:
1. Apples: Apples improve neurological health. One of the anti-oxidants found in Apples, helps in reducing cellular death caused by oxidation and inflammation of neurons. Apples when included in your daily diet protect neuron cells against neurotically and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Apples are known to reduce the risk of thrombotic stroke. Apart from these, apples also play a role in reducing the risk of diabetes.
2. Grapes: Grapes are a rich source of anti-oxidants. They prevent skin problems and are rich in potassium. Grapes when consumed in season are great for your eyes and knees, boost your brain power and have inflammatory properties.
4. Oranges: Believe it or not, Oranges help to reduce the risk of cancer by combating the formation of cancer causing radicals. They are a huge source of Vitamin C like we have always been told. Add these to your daily diet as a mid-morning snack. Avoid orange juice, even if its freshly squeezed, as blitzing it in a blender may take away all the dietary fiber.
5. Guava: The folate present in Guavas is known to promote fertility in human beings. Consumption of Guavas helps in the regulation of the thyroid gland. Apart from this, Guava can shrink and contract any open tissue in your body. Its Anti-bacterial properties help to get rid of the harmful wastes from our body. Its also great for tackling bouts of constipation.



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