To have a good daily diet we have to be informed and aware of what products and foods are in season. In the case of fruits, many of them are seasonal, for this reason, we emphasize the spring fruits.
Spring fruits are characterized by their colors and by all the magnificent properties that they give us, below we tell you what they are so that when it is spring you take them into account.
We will focus on fruits, however, hand in hand tWe also find a lot of greens and vegetables from the same season just as healthy and recommended.
Spring fruits
Spring fruits are highly desired because they are fresh, delicious and give way to a less aggressive climate such as winter.. The colors shine, the good weather and we can use these fruits in our dishes.
Strawberries and strawberries
Spring offers us a lot of strawberries and strawberries. They are rich in vitamin C so we considerably increase the Antioxidants in our body. In its content of vitamin C is very similar to orange.
Strawberries appear from February to June, but we stand out from the end of April to May its best time to consume them. They will be at their freshest and most optimal for consumption, where their reddish colors and sweetness stand out.
Strawberries and strawberries are low in calories, they provide great vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, provitamin A, fiber, calcium or potassium.
This fruit can be enjoyed in multiple ways, natural, cut into slices and accompany them in a yogurt or a m, add sugar or whipped cream, put them in smoothies or juices, homemade jams or ice creams. As for salty gastronomy, they can be made sauces for game meats
By 100 grams strawberries or strawberries, you will only contribute to the body 37 calories, so it is a highly recommended fruit for all those who are looking to lose weight or lose weight. In addition, they are a good food to regain strength due to their vitamins and because they contain around 85% water.
Consuming strawberries regularly will help us improve our heart health, keep us away from diseases such as cancer or atherosclerosis. Prevents oxidation of lipids and prevents which free radicals attack our cells.
Apricots
Apricots are a fruit highly appreciated by many, therefore, we look forward to their time and harvest. Apricots are mostly focused on early spring, that is to say from March 21 to the end of summer. We are in luck because it has a long seasonality.
Apricots are very versatile, surely you have them consumed both fresh and natural and dried. They are known as dried apricots. In this state, apricots are widely used in cooking to accompany sauces, stews and meat roasts.
In addition, they are very important in the world of pastry, since it is a fruit that withstands high temperatures very well, for this reason, it is perfect for making cakes or biscuits.
They have great nutritional properties It provides us with provitamin A, potassium, fiber and carotenes. It helps us to strengthen our immune and metabolic systems, in addition to increasing the body's capacities in terms of oxidation. Thus, it prevents the appearance of degenerative and metabolic diseases.
They contain few calories and a large amount of water. Perfect to consume at noon or as a snack.
Peach
The peach begins in the spring and its consumption extends until the summer. They are rich in carotenes and potassium, vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and B6. Also consuming it benefits us in terms of antioxidants because it keeps free radicals away from the cells.
It is beneficial to take care of our immune system, our cardiovascular health, prevents us from having anemia and is recommended to all those who seek to lose weight because it does not contain a large amount of calories.
Cherries
On the other hand, we find the cherries, a truly seasonal fruit that appears in the spring. We will hardly find them out of their season. In this case, these little fruits they are rich in vitamin C, potassium and fiber.
Like the previous fruits too they are rich in antioxidants, so they prevent diseases such as cancer or problems in the bloodstream, it prevents us from suffering heart attacks.
In addition, it has a anti-inflammatory effect and reduces the risk of gout.
Plums
We find different types of plums and all of them appear in spring. Plums are rich in vitamins, the one we highlight is the Vitamin E, a vitamin that is directly related to youth, because it helps us slow down the premature aging of cells.
In addition, they have a great antioxidant power, vitamin C and provitamin A. Minerals such as potassium, iron and magnesium that help us avoid anemia.
They are highly recommended in weight loss diets, it helps satisfy the appetite for sweets and helps us lose weight by its high fiber content and cleansing properties.
Loquats
A very seasonal fruit that is found only in spring, loquats like plums are very rich in fiber, so they also help us maintain good intestinal health.
They have carotenes, selenium, vitamin C and provitamin A, which makes it a very complete fruit to take care of our body.
We find another series of fruits in this season of the year, although we do not comment on them, we can see them and find them in our supermarket, then we will tell you which ones we can find.
- Cherimoyas.
- Files
- Lychee.
- Mango.
- Pineapple.
- Cantaloupe.
Finally comment that after years of evolution in the cultivation systemWe can practically find all the fruits even though we are not in season, because there are greenhouses that grow them throughout the year.
However, we support sustainable and ecological cultivation that supports small farmers who harvest with the cleanest and most natural techniques. For this reason, we recommend consuming fruits of each season, as well as vegetables because you will be supporting the natural consumption of fruits in the corresponding season of the year.