Having a Veggie May Not Be a Such Bad Thing This Winter

This season, when you go grocery shopping, be sure to pick out this winter season's prime farm produce in the form of vegetables. Eating the season's fruit or vegetables lets you gain full advanTAGe of what they have to offer because these are in their prime at that particular season. The cold weather approaches and with it comes a large variety of veggies that we wouldn't normally be able to consume during summers. Here are some vegetables you should look for next time you're in the departMent store.

Having a Veggie May Not Be a Such Bad Thing This Winter

Having a Veggie May Not Be a Such Bad Thing This Winter

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Having a Veggie May Not Be a Such Bad Thing This Winter

Having a Veggie May Not Be a Such Bad Thing This Winter

Broccoli
Most wouldn't normally be sold on this particular vegetable but the good news is that winters is probably the best time to stock up on broccoli. This is because they are sweeter during the winter and far less bitter. So, in a nutshell, yummier. This is because when harvested during cooler climates, broccoli tastes better. Even though this vegetable is available all year round, it tastes better during the colder season. The benefits of consuming it are many such as: helping in preventing cancer, improving your eye sight, keeps your blood pressure in check as well as protecting your heart. Also, from a nutritional point of view, it is one of the best vegetables to juice. When purchasing a juicer, make sure it is the best juicer available on the market.

Cabbage
Same is the case with cabbage. Cabbage will taste sweeter and crispier during the winter than other seasons. It's one of those leafy vegetables that aren't bitter so let's just take advanTAGe of the few leafy veggies that aren't and full fill our green, leafy, vegetable in take - with cabbages. Cabbages also help to prevent cancer and look after your heart. They also help in the ongoing battle of reducing weight that many people face. If you decide to juice your cabbage, you must make sure that you only have one quarter of cabbage juice - because it is green juice and may cause gas for some people. These can easily be processed through a juice extractor.

Carrots
When you think of winters and vegetables, you think of carrots. Carrots are juicier and sweeter during the winters. Besides eating them raw, carrots are used in a vast variety of dishes and desserts like carrot cake. Juicing of carrots with the help of a juicer or a juice extractor can create fresh carrot juice which is quite delicious. You can also mix carrot juice with orange or grapefruit juice to create a more tangy taste. Carrots also offer the same benefits that other vegetables of this season offer: they help improve your eye sight, prevent cancer and help with weight loss.

Having a Veggie May Not Be a Such Bad Thing This Winter