Make Your Meals Rich In Vitamin C With These Winter Foods

Winter meals are considered rich in nutrients because of the plenty of seasonal produce available in the farmer’s market, especially in North India. From leafy greens and red carrots to fruits and peas, you will get confused but never run out of choices for what to cook or eat in this weather.

Among several nutrients that your body needs in the biting cold, vitamin C is the most important. It is good for your skin, collagen production, immunity, and protection from sun damage, especially if you sit for hours soaking in the sunshine. Here are some seasonal fruits and vegetables that you should consume.

Vegetables

Loading your meals with seasonal vegetables can help you fulfil the requirement for vitamin C. Winter veggies like cauliflower, green chillies, amla, and capsicums are a must-have. This is the best time when you can experiment with recipes, add colourful bell peppers to your homemade pizza, prepare amla murabba, or add chopped chillies in moderation to all your recipes. You can also mix a few ingredients to make mixed vegetables and placate your child to eat it with different flatbreads.

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Seasonal Fruits

Winter is about indulging in seasonal fruits, especially guava and pineapple. Both rich in vitamin C, the fruits are excellent for indulgence when the temperature drops. You can also dice them and toss them with other fruits to prepare fruit chaat. One of the desi ways to consume guava or amrud is to slice it, sprinkle chaat masala and red chilli powder, and bite into it. It is the ultimate snack that will keep you full and help to curb cravings.

Leafy Greens

While most leafy greens are rich in fibres, antioxidants, vitamin A, and many other nutrients, some of them are also loaded with vitamin C. Mustard greens and spinach are two seasonal foods that are a must-add to your winter diet. From making sarson ka saag to palak paneer, these ingredients can be used in a variety of ways to prepare snacks and main course dishes to make your meal healthy and nutritious.

Citrus Fruits

To fulfil the requirement for vitamin C in your body, you must eat a lot of citrus fruits like oranges, mosambi, Mandarin oranges, and lemons. You can either eat them as is or consume their fibrous juice. These fruits are also perfect to prepare fruit chaat or add fruity notes to baked goods. Using these ingredients, you can make a few refreshing mocktails and cocktails for the upcoming holidays.

Root Vegetables

Among many root vegetables, radish or mooli is rich in vitamin C. It is available in plenty in the farmer’s market. There is no limit to what you can make using this winter delight. From mooli ka paratha and sabzi to salad and chutney, it is a must-have for people of all age groups, except if they are allergic to it. You must also note that it provides vitamin C in moderation, therefore, you must add other ingredients to your diet as well.