The Arrival of December: Nutritional Foods to Boost Winter Immunity
With the arrival of December, the winter season brings colder temperatures and an increase in end-of-year gatherings and drinking parties. It is during this time that our immune systems are vulnerable to weakening due to overeating, drinking, and the overall exhaustion and fatigue that comes with the season. To combat this, it is important to incorporate seasonal foods into our diets that are packed with nutrients to relieve fatigue and boost winter immunity.
Scallops: A Low Calorie Winter Superfood
– Scallops, with just 80 calories per 100g, are an ideal food for the winter season. They are low in cholesterol, high in protein and minerals, and contain various nutrients such as calcium, leucine, and lysine. In addition, scallops contain sulfur-containing amino acids that help relieve fatigue and activate liver function, while taurine aids in preventing cardiovascular disease by lowering blood cholesterol.
Spanish Mackerel: A Nutrient-Rich Fish for Winter
– Seasonal mackerel is rich in nutrients and plays a key role in protecting immunity during the winter. It is abundant in DHA, which promotes brain development, prevents dementia, and enhances memory. Additionally, it is rich in EPA and Omega 3 unsaturated fatty acids, making it excellent for preventing cardiovascular disease. Taurine, found in mackerel, aids in recovering from fatigue and is also rich in vitamin D, an essential nutrient often lacking in the winter.
Tangerines: The Winter Fruit for Fatigue Relief
– Sweet and sour tangerines are renowned for their ability to relieve winter fatigue. The sour citric acid found in tangerines promotes metabolism, relieves fatigue, and purifies the blood. Moreover, the tangerine peel, rich in hesperidin, assists vitamin C in combating free radicals, promoting blood circulation and preventing cell aging.
Yuzu: The Winter Citrus Fruit
– Yuzu, a winter seasonal fruit, is high in vitamin C, which aids in collagen production, fatigue recovery, and stress relief. Yuzu’s flavonoids are beneficial for anti-aging and improving wrinkles, while pectin promotes blood circulation. It is important to note that vitamin C from yuzu is sensitive to light and heat, making it best enjoyed raw and fresh. Yuzu can be incorporated into a variety of recipes, such as citron syrup or as a natural air freshener, making it a versatile ingredient for the winter season.
With the incorporation of these seasonal foods into our diets, we can ensure that our bodies are equipped to handle the challenges of the winter season, while also reaping the nutritional benefits that come with them.
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It’s the end of the year season, and with the cold weather and more end of year gatherings and drinking parties, it’s easy for your immune system to weaken. As gatherings increase, overeating and drinking become more frequent, and our bodies become exhausted and fatigued, making us vulnerable to various diseases. Learn about seasonal foods in December that are packed with nutrients that relieve fatigue and boost winter immunity.
◆ Scallops > Amino acids and taurine stimulate liver function
Scallops are a low calorie food that is good for a winter diet, with 80 kcal per 100g. It is low in cholesterol, rich in protein and minerals, and rich in various nutrients such as calcium, leucine, and lysine. In particular, it contains sulfur-containing amino acids that help relieve fatigue and activate liver function, and taurine helps prevent cardiovascular disease by lowering blood cholesterol. Fresh scallops have shiny shells, but be careful if the shells are open before cooking because they are dead and spoiled. Also, it’s nice to see the flesh shrink when the skin is lightly tapped.
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◆ Spanish mackerel > Taurine helps relieve fatigue and is rich in vitamin D
Seasonal mackerel is rich in nutrients and helps protect immunity in winter. In particular, it is rich in DHA, which helps brain development, prevents dementia, and improves memory. In addition, it is rich in EPA and Omega 3 unsaturated fatty acids, making it excellent for preventing cardiovascular disease. Taurine helps to recover from fatigue, and is also rich in vitamin D, which is easily lacking in winter. Mackerel flesh is particularly white and soft. It is a fish that is easy to eat even for patients who have difficulty swallowing food, the elderly or children with weak teeth, and is good for cooking by stewing, steaming, or grilling.
◆ Tangerine > Sour citric acid helps relieve fatigue and promote metabolism
Seasonal sweet and sour tangerines are the best fruit for recovering from winter fatigue. In particular, citric acid, a sour ingredient, has the effect of promoting metabolism, relieving fatigue and purifying the blood. In addition, tangerine, which is attached like a thread to the outside of tangerine flesh, is rich in hesperidin. This helps vitamin C to prevent free radicals that age cells and promote blood circulation. When tangerines are stored, mold easily forms, which can cause allergies such as hives and rashes. Any tangerines with even the slightest hint of mold should be discarded.
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◆ Yuzu > Rich in vitamin C, promotes collagen production
Winter seasonal yuzu is rich in vitamin C, which promotes collagen production. This interferes with the secretion of lactic acid, helping to recover from fatigue and relieve stress. In particular, flavonoids are excellent for anti-aging and improving wrinkles. Pectin promotes blood circulation. Vitamin C from citron is weak to light or heat. Yuzu should be enjoyed raw and fresh for better nutritional intake. It is good to drink citron syrup, or thinly slice a lemon and add it to carbonated water with honey. In addition, yuzu can be used as a natural air freshener if you slice it thinly, dry it thoroughly, and put it in a cotton bag.
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