Red cabbages are not just picture-perfect ingredients for your winter meals. They contain vitamins C, A, and K, which are important in keeping your body healthy. It also has anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant from the flavonoid family, which is linked to health benefits like controlling your blood pressure and lowering the risk of heart disease.
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Pomegranates are also very good during the winter season. This fruit is packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties that help keep your body healthy. It also has vitamins A, C, and E which help protect you from free radicals. They're great sprinkled over salads, or enjoyed alone for a fun-to-eat treat!
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These tasty blueberries are not just amazing for dessert: They actually contain the highest antioxidant levels in fruits, making them very nutritious and effective in preventing DNA damage, aging, heart disease and more. Add a handful to your morning cup of oatmeal and you're good to go!
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You know what they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away... and that's because the fruit has lots of vitamins and minerals. It's packed with vitamin C, fiber, B-complex vitamins, calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. It can also help to prevent diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension.
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Your immune system needs boost during the colder months, aka cold and flu season. Grapefruits can help you with that, as it contains lots of vitamins C and A, fiber, potassium, thiamine, folate, and magnesium.
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