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  • The Best Fruits in Winter
  • Every one knows that fruits are very beneficial to human health. But in different seasons we should choose to eat different kinds of fruits. Then what fruits should we eat in winter?

    First, apple--to moisten the lung and tonify the spleen
    Apple is rich in carbohydrates and potassium, which have the effect of producing saliva and slaking thirst, moistening the lung and tonifying the spleen. In addition, it can promote gastrointestinal motility, regulate the intestines and stomach, treat constipation, and maintain the stability of blood sugar, so as to play the role of lowering the level of cholesterol and preventing biliary calculus. But you should pay attention not to eat too many apples each time, otherwise, it is not conducive to the health of the heart and kidney.

    Second, hawthorn--to promote blood circulation and help digestion
    Hawthorn contains a high content of organic acids and vitamin C, which can stimulate the appetite and help digestion. At the same time, it can stimulate blood circulation, treat dysmenorrhea and irregular menstruation, and significantly lower the level of serum cholesterol and triglycerides, so as to effectively prevent and treat atherosclerosis. However, you should not eat hawthorn with an empty stomach, and the acid substances contained in hawthorn have some corrosivity on the teeth.

    Third, persimmon--to nourish the lung and stomach
    Persimmon contains a lot of vitamin A, vitamin C, and tannic acid, which have the effects of nourishing the lung and stomach, bringing down the blood pressure, stopping bleeding, preventing cardiovascular disease, clearing away the heat, and so on. But persimmon and crab are cold in nature, so they can not be eaten at the same time. In addition, if you eat persimmon in an empty stomach, it may easily lead to stone disease. It is suggested to eat persimmon after the meal.

    Fourth, pomegranate--to promote the secretion of saliva and bring down the blood pressure
    Pomegranate is rich in carbohydrates, protein, amino acids and various kinds of trace elements and vitamins, all of which are necessary for human body. Pomegranate contains a large number of antioxidants, which can delay the aging, prevent heart disease, slow down the cancer process, and bring down the blood pressure, and so on. In addition, pomegranate also contains estrogen, which has some effect on female menopause and osteoporosis. However, the patients with constipation, urethritis or diabetes should not eat pomegranate. Otherwise, it may bring harms on their body.


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