FIVE SEASONAL FOODS THAT WILL MAKE YOUR DIET HEALTHIER

Now that February has arrived and we are in the middle of winter, it is important to bear in mind what fruit and veg we can consume for enrich our diet with healthy and nutritious seasonal food.

There are already many fruits and vegetables that will be in season this month, either because they were already in season the previous month or because spring foods are approaching and some are arriving early in their season. Therefore, we have selected five fruit and vegetables that can provide an extra contribution natural and sustainable to all your dishes.

• Artichoke one of the foods that helps the most to look after our digestive system in general, our liver and our heart.

Since the artichoke is a flower, it usually has an initial flowering stage in autumn, but it also generally has a second one between February and March that we can take advantage of to get hold of this food.

• Wild asparagus: You've surely heard of the cleansing powers of wild asparagus… and what better than to take advantage of the fact that they are in season to buy them and include them in our menu. Furthermore, they have a great vitamin content: providing above all vitamin C, E and folic acid.

• Peas Starting this month and throughout the spring months, we can find peas among the seasonal foods. They are a food that can be eaten both cooked and raw, thereby better absorbing the vitamin C they provide us with. But they not only have this benefit, they are also an important source of phosphorus, magnesium and iron.
• Kiwi One of the quintessential fruits best known for its skincare powers, thanks to its antioxidant properties.

Although it might seem that kiwis are always in season because we can always find them in the market, not all the ones we find are of domestic origin, which is important for knowing whether they are in their ripening period or not. The kiwis that come from Galicia or the Basque Country, for example, are seasonal food that everyone is here the autumn months and much of the winter. That's why it's a good time to buy them now!

A very important trick when eating kiwi and being able to benefit more from its vitamin content is to eat them with the skin on. You can try brushing them to remove the fuzz and eat them like that.

• Celery Celery is at its best during the winter months and up until the arrival of spring, which is why it is a good option to eat it during these months.

One of the most common ways to consume it is in salads or blended with other fruits and vegetables, which is a very good option because we absorb its nutrients better. However, celery is important not only for its nutrients but also for its medicinal values: it is considered alkalising, a nervous system regulator and a cleanser.

If you would like to know more about these foods or any others that might be in season this winter, as well as their properties or ways of cooking them, please do not hesitate to contact us via the next form.