STAY HEALTHY THIS WINTER BY EATING THESE 5 FOODS

Keep healthy this winter by including plenty of these 5 foods in your diet.

1. Pomegranates

Pomegranate juice is rich in antioxidants (more so than other fruit juices)!

2. Dark Leafy Greens

Dark leafy greens, such as kale, chard and collards, thrive when it gets cold outside.  These greens are rich in vitamins A, C and K. Collards, mustard greens and escarole are also excellent sources of folate.

3. Citrus

Citrus fruits, including lemons, limes, oranges and grapefruit, are at their juiciest in the wintertime and can add a bit of sunshine to the dreary winter!  Citrus fruits are loaded with vitamin C.

4. Potatoes

Sweet potatoes eaten in moderation are a fantastic winter food.  They contain high levels of beta-carotene which can help fight off free-radicals that cause skin aging.  Sweet potatoes are considered a complex-carbohydrate and carries a boost of Vitamin C.  These sweet root veggies can also give you the satisfaction of eating something sweet, while not actually consuming sugar.  

5. Winter Squash

There are many varieties of winter squash—including butternut, acorn, delicata and spaghetti squash—and they are all excellent choices in the winter. These squash are high in both vitamin A and C as well as being a good source of vitamins B6 and K, potassium and folate.