In winter, the human immune system is very weak, so at this time of the year people are prone to many diseases. They are ideal for a festive table, and for daily use.
Consider fruits that are quite affordable and most beneficial for people in the cold season.
10. Kiwi
These fruits are very low in calories. Some describe their unusual taste as a mixture of banana, melon, gooseberries and strawberries. Kiwi has a lot of B, C vitamins, as well as phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and potassium.
This fruit helps pregnant women to get rid of constipation, and it also has a very good effect on intestinal motility. A child can be given no more than 1-2 kiwi per week. It should be borne in mind that such fruits are not recommended for people prone to allergic reactions.
9. Pineapple
A high-quality pineapple is yellow, less often - greenish, but in any case there should not be mold spots and brown dents on it. It contains vitamins PP, C, B, as well as phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and potassium.
There is no information that pineapple breaks down fats (as many women think), but it definitely helps to improve intestinal motility.
Pregnant women can consume no more than one or two pineapples per week. It is better for children to completely abandon such fruits, otherwise an allergy may occur or the mucous membrane of the stomach may be damaged.
8. Figs
Figs are usually eaten dried, because such a fruit is stored fresh for a maximum of several hours. In dried figs, there are much more vitamins PP, B2, B1, E, in fresh - B5 and C. In figs there are many such useful elements as phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, iron, sodium.
During pregnancy, these fruits improve digestion, and also prevent the occurrence of anemia. Fresh figs are not as nutritious as dried ones. If you need to lose weight, the amount of dry fruit consumed will have to be significantly reduced. Figs have a good effect on the children's body: for example, on intestinal motility.
7. Orange
Oranges are very useful, because they contain a large amount of vitamin C. In addition, they contain quite a lot of B vitamins, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium and potassium.
Children can drink orange juice, but they should drink it with extreme caution, in moderation. Otherwise, it will provoke gastritis or an allergic reaction. Pregnant women can consume 3 to 4 oranges per week: they prevent constipation.
Both adults and children should rinse their mouth every time after eating an orange, because it can negatively affect the teeth, spoil the enamel.
6. Pitahaya
In Russian stores, this exotic fruit can be seen quite rarely, but still many consumers like it.
Fruits with a yellowish skin are sweeter, but more often comes across a pitahaya with a red-pink peel. It is low calorie, rather watery.
This fruit contains many vitamins C, B, phosphorus and potassium. Pitahaya contributes to the normalization of the intestines, it effectively strengthens the cardiovascular system.
This exotic fruit is not recommended for children, pregnant women can eat it only in small quantities (otherwise an allergic reaction may occur).
5. Persimmon
Such fruits contain many vitamins C, E, A, as well as iodine, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, and iron. However, persimmon should be used as carefully as possible, although it is very useful for the human body.
This fruit is very high-calorie and sweet, it can be poorly digested. To avoid problems, it is better not to consume more than two pieces of persimmons per day. These fruits should be discarded to people who often suffer from bloating, constipation (this also applies to pregnant women). Children can eat no more than one fetus per day.
4. Pomegranate
Such fruits contain a large amount of iodine, iron, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, as well as vitamins PP, B, C. Pomegranate juice is very useful for pregnant women: hemoglobin levels may decrease during childbearing, and this remedy significantly increases it.
Pomegranate has a positive effect on the nervous system, helps to strengthen the gums, improve appetite. It is better for children to give such fruits after 3 years, and at first it should be limited only to a spoonful of pomegranate juice.
3. Pomelo
These are very large citrus fruits. They are quite dry, sweet and sour in taste. When buying a pomelo, you should pay attention to its color: it should be uniform over the entire surface.
Such fruits contain vitamins B, C, phosphorus, calcium, potassium. They help speed up the metabolism. Pregnant women pomelo is beneficial for the development of bones in the fetus.
2. Grapefruit
Grapefruits contain a lot of calcium, potassium, vitamins E, A, C, group B. Such fruits improve the mood of expectant mothers, help strengthen their blood vessels, and get rid of constipation.
Grapefruits are useful for bleeding gums: they effectively stop bleeding. Children usually do not like such fruits, because they are rather bitter, and prefer sweeter citrus fruits: oranges and tangerines.
1. Mandarin
Such fruits contain a lot of phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, sodium, calcium, as well as vitamins C, K, A and group B. Mandarins help improve appetite and normalize digestion processes.
These fruits are quite low in calories, so they can be consumed during diets aimed at losing weight. Children are better off not consuming a lot of these citrus fruits because they can cause allergic reactions. Mandarins are very useful for pregnant women: they help get rid of constipation.