TOP 5 Vitamin Dishes

How to get the necessary vitamins from food in winter? And make it so that it is tasty and useful?

How to get the necessary vitamins from food in winter? And make it so that it is tasty and useful?

Psychologists consider February to be one of the most depressing months of the year. And not the last role in the emergence of depressive moods is played by insufficient intake of vitamins at this time of the year. The fact is that food in winter becomes more caloric, contains more proteins, fats and carbohydrates. And that's normal. All this is necessary so that the body can cope with the adverse effects of cold temperatures. But when adjusting to the winter menu, we often forget about the need to eat food containing vitamins, we eat less vegetables and fruits. And our body begins to work worse, becomes vulnerable to disease-causing viruses and bacteria, and "gives" depressive moods.

But this is by no means a mandatory course of events. In February, it is quite possible to get the right amount of vitamins we need with food. And for this, it is not necessary to have overseas products, and to prepare complex dishes. Simple and familiar dishes made from vegetables that grow on our territory are quite capable of providing our body with the right amount of necessary substances.

We bring to your attention 5 vitamin dishes that will help you survive February and prevent the occurrence of vitamin deficiency.

 

1. Borscht

This dish is a business card of Ukraine. Every housewife in our country knows how to cook it. And the laurels of the main first course went to borscht quite deservedly, because this dish is not only very tasty, but also useful. There are many varieties of borscht and nuances of its preparation, but in most cases it includes: beets, carrots, potatoes, onions, cabbage. All these vegetables are a valuable source of vitamins in winter. Borscht can be called a medicine that provides the body with everything it needs, normalizes the functioning of systems and organs, and helps increase immunity.

•  Beets contain vitamins A, C, E, as well as vitamins of group B. And also fiber, pectins, organic acids, mineral salts.
•  Carrots are the main source of carotene in winter. And carotene in our body turns into valuable and necessary vitamin A. In addition, carrots contain vitamins C, PP, E, K and a group of B vitamins, fiber, pectins, organic acids, trace elements.
•  Cabbage contains vitamins C, E, H, B1, B2, B3, PP, U, carotene, provitamin D.
•  Onions are also a source of vitamins, and also contain substances that have antimicrobial, antiviral and anti-inflammatory effects.

In addition, tomatoes, peppers, garlic, and herbs are often added to borscht, which are also rich in various vitamins and add "usefulness" to a unique borscht bouquet.

 

2. Vinaigrette

Vegetable salads are an indispensable part of our menu in winter. The composition of vinaigrette includes almost the same vegetables as in borscht. Beets, carrots, and onions ensure the vitamin saturation of this dish. In addition, pickled cucumbers and sauerkraut are put in it. These pickles are also a vitamin supplement. In addition to the fact that they contain many vitamins and trace elements, both of these products include lactic acid, which is useful for our body.

3. Sauerkraut salad

Sauerkraut is simply an invaluable source of vitamin C in the winter season, because it contains more of this necessary vitamin than some citrus fruits. It is also rich in other vitamins, trace elements, fiber and even lactobacilli. Sauerkraut salad is very easy to prepare. It is enough to add onion, dill and parsley to sauerkraut and season with oil.

 

4. Carrot salad

The main ingredient of this tasty and healthy salad is carrots. This vegetable is very useful to eat raw in winter. Therefore, to prepare a salad, we will grate raw carrots.

Carrots contain a lot of carotene - provitamin A. If you use it together with fats, carotene in the body turns into vitamin A. This vitamin is necessary for maintaining normal vision, affects the appearance of skin, nails, hair, strengthens bones and has a positive effect on immune system. Carrot salad in winter will help the body cope with the aggressive effects of frost.

In addition to carrots, garlic, cheese and sour cream or any vegetable oil are added to the salad. Instead of cheese, you can add radish or peas to the salad. If you want to make a sweet salad, add grated apple, raisins, dried apricots, and nuts to the carrots. All these ingredients will help you get the necessary vitamins in the winter cold.

 5. Pumpkin porridge

Not only salads and first courses can be a source of vitamins. Porridge, a very relevant dish for the winter season, can also help us get the necessary vitamins in the right amount. Pumpkin porridge is cooked in milk or water, with the addition of rice or millet. The "vitamin" ingredient of this dish - pumpkin - has more carotene than carrots. In addition, it contains vitamins B1, B2, B6, B9, PP, E and C, as well as fiber and many trace elements. In addition to pumpkin, you can add raisins and dried apricots to the porridge - this will add "Vitamin" to the dish.

 

This is far from the entire list of tasty and healthy dishes that can become a source of vitamins in winter. Eat delicious and varied food. Eat more vegetables and fruits in the cold season. And remember that your health depends on your menu!