What to include in the diet in April: 10 seasonal products

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After a long winter it is not easy for the body to cope with vitamin deficiency. In Spring, immunity is especially vulnerable, so in order to avoid unpleasant consequences, you need to eat seasonal products – they have the most benefit. We are talking about 10 seasonal products of April that will help you feel a surge of energy and diversify your diet.

 Parsley

Just 50 grams of parsley will provide you with a daily dose of vitamin A, help get rid of swelling and improve the functioning of the urinary system. Parsley contains essential oils that have a diuretic effect. It will also help increase libido due to the high content of ascorbic acid and strengthen immunity. Parsley also contains histidine. This amino acid is not synthesized in the human body, but is responsible for an important process – tissue regeneration. It is important to know that during heat treatment, parsley loses its spicy taste, so it is better not to cook it, but to eat it fresh. It is easiest to add it to salads and ready-made dishes or make it one of the permanent ingredients of the morning green juice.

Radish

Radish is a vitamin bomb, and it has almost no calories. 100 g of this root vegetable contains only 19 calories, many vitamins (groups B, PP and C) and minerals (potassium, magnesium, iron and phosphorus). Radish has a lot of dietary fiber, so it helps to improve digestion and dull the feeling of hunger. It is also worth remembering that dietary fibers are necessary for maintaining a healthy microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, because they are food for beneficial bacteria. Radishes are best eaten with their skin: the bright skin contains anthocyanins. They have an anti-inflammatory effect and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. However, you should not eat radish on an empty stomach. This can lead to bloating.

Cabbage

April is the season for all types of cabbage. Macedonian, red duck, Peking, colored, Brussels and broccoli. These cruciferous vegetables are low-calorie, very rich in fiber, amino acids, potassium, and vitamin C. Cabbage juice has bactericidal properties, so this product is recommended for those who have gastrointestinal diseases. You can read more about the benefits of different types of cabbage here.

Pear

By April, the sweetest and most beautiful pears of the Forelle variety ripen in South Africa. They contain vitamins of group B, PP, A, E and K, as well as potassium, iodine, magnesium and iron. Pears fight various infections because their flesh contains phytoncides. Pears also contain folic acid, which is very useful for the synthesis of red blood cells.

Avocado

This fruit has been praised for several years in a row. Let us remind you that it contains useful easily digestible fats, folic acid, vitamins K, C, E and group B. Therefore, avocado helps to improve the condition of nails, hair and skin. April is generally the best time for guacamole and avocado toast.

Asparagus

Asparagus contains potassium and vitamin A, which is very beneficial for healthy skin, hair and nails. It helps lower blood pressure because it contains asparagine. Asparagus cleans the blood and promotes the formation of blood cells, due to the fact that it contains an organic compound called saponin. If you use asparagus as a side dish, you can forget about swelling, because it stimulates the work of the kidneys and has a diuretic effect.

Spinach

Just 50 g of spinach per day covers a person's daily need for vitamin A, and contains two doses of vitamin K, which helps strengthen bones and retain calcium in them. Spinach is a real “brush” for the body: it cleans the intestines due to the high content of dietary fibers, and this herb also contains substances that neutralize the negative effects of carcinogens. Spinach helps to be calmer, because it contains the amino acid tryptophan.

Sorrel

Sorrel is the champion among vegetables in terms of the content of vitamins B1 and B2. They are responsible for protein and fat metabolism in the body. There is a lot of ascorbic acid in sorrel, which helps to strengthen immunity and reduce the amount of cholesterol in the blood. Sorrel juice has especially many useful properties. It has choleretic properties, so it helps restore the liver.

Dates

Dates are a favorite product of those who have given up refined sugar. Followers of a healthy lifestyle eat it with nut paste, add mashed dates to baked goods and smoothies, and make caramel from it. In addition, dates contain various antioxidants, minerals and vitamin K. In April, fresh batches are brought to Ukraine from Iran, Tunisia and Israel.