In the last month of autumn, there is an opportunity to prepare the immune system for a difficult winter. Experts advise focusing on seasonal vegetables and fruits in the diet to saturate the body with vitamins.
The traditional autumn vegetable, pumpkin, ripens around the end of October. Pumpkin is rich in vitamins C, A, E and group B. The vegetable helps to reduce the level of bad cholesterol and helps control weight.
Another late vegetable – beets – contains a lot of amino acids, fiber, folic, citric and oxalic acid, vitamins of group B, PP, C. The vegetable helps to establish digestion, which has a positive effect on the state of immunity.
A bright autumn fruit – persimmon – is an excellent source of dietary fiber. In addition, persimmons contain a lot of vitamin C, antioxidants and betulinic acid, which will protect the body from inflammation and infections.
Daikon is also known for its benefits. This type of radish is not so aggressive on the stomach and is good at suppressing hunger, as well as helping to control blood sugar levels and cravings for sweets.
After the first frost, you can also eat quince. The beneficial substances in the fruit inhibit the growth of cancer cells, lower the level of bad cholesterol and improve the functioning of the digestive tract.
Note that the material is for informational purposes only and does not cancel consultation with a doctor.