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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Brussels sprouts develop during the cold months. It is an excellent source of vitamin K, A, B, and C. It has a lot of fiber and alpha-lipoic acid. This vegetable is good for the heart, bone, and brain function. It helps in keeping your blood sugar level balanced.

Another bonus? They're super tasty (especially if you fry them up with bacon and carmelized onions!)

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This root vegetable should also be part of your winter meals. Just one cup contains half your daily value of vitamin C (and you know vitamin C is important to keep your skin and hair glowing!). Rrutabagas also have potassium, B vitamins, magnesium, manganese and phosphorus, which are beneficial for your heart health and blood pressure.

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