Autumn is a period when we have a great chance to strengthen our immunity with the help of such a storehouse of vitamins and microelements like berries. Autumn berries have their own specifics – they are no longer summer strawberries, raspberries or cherries. Alas, there is no such abundance during this period, but this does not mean at all that the situation is hopeless. In the fall, you can easily buy lingonberries, rose hips, cranberries and mountain ash, so no one will be left without berries. In the autumn, along with the seasonal ones, frozen berries also come to the fore, so that if you want to strengthen the immune system, it will not be difficult at all.
Autumn berries to strengthen the immune system.
Check out the most useful autumn berries and do not forget to include them in your diet right now, and, if possible, freeze some for the winter!
Cranberry.
This autumn berry contains a huge amount of vitamin C, which is known to help strengthen the immune system. Also, regular consumption of cranberries helps to significantly improve the functioning of the genitourinary system and gastrointestinal tract. In addition, cranberries are stored for a very long time without losing their properties.
Moreover, it is not at all necessary to use it fresh. Many sweet and sour sauces are prepared from it, it is added to confectionery and desserts, and jam is made from it. It can also be dried, resulting in a wonderful product, similar in appearance to raisins.
We should also mention the properties of cranberry juice. Such a drink will retain almost all the same vitamins as fresh berries. It is especially useful to drink it for people who have contracted any infection: it not only increases the body’s resistance with the help of vitamin C, but also restores moisture lost by the body during illness. So with ARVI and at high temperatures, cranberry juice can become an absolutely irreplaceable remedy.
Sea buckthorn.
This berry is one of the most underestimated in terms of health benefits. Sea buckthorn contains a lot of vitamins, trace elements and minerals that our body needs. Among them are sodium, magnesium, iron, unique acids, as well as vitamins of group B, C, K, E. All this has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the cardiovascular and central nervous systems, prevents the development of tumors (including malignant ones).
Most often, jam and various drinks are made from sea buckthorn, although due to its peculiar taste, its use in cooking is not so wide. In this regard, sea buckthorn is rarely consumed separately, much more often it is combined with other products – for example, apples or nuts. Also, a very tasty and incredibly healthy oil is made from sea buckthorn, which will be a good dressing in a salad.
Cowberry.
The season for this berry runs from late August to November, depending on weather conditions. Its peculiarity is that the very first lingonberry tastes a little bitter, but later berries acquire a very pleasant sweetish aftertaste. At the same time, the amount of nutrients in lingonberries remains at a consistently high level both in September and November. So, it contains vitamins A, C, E, potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, carotene and much more. Lingonberry has a positive effect on immunity and the body’s resistance to infections, it also strengthens blood vessels well and normalizes blood pressure.
Jam and jam are made from lingonberries, they are added to baked goods, and they can also be consumed in their natural form. It is stored for quite a long time, so it makes sense to stock up on it for several months in advance.
Chokeberry.
It contains a lot of vitamins, just like other berries. It helps with high blood pressure, atherosclerosis, acute diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Also, chokeberry helps to cleanse the body, removing toxins and toxins from it. The juice from this berry is especially useful, which, moreover, has excellent taste.
Viburnum.
Of course, we must not forget about such a useful berry as viburnum. The healing properties of a decoction from it have been known for a long time. For example, viburnum is very useful for hypertensive patients, it strengthens blood vessels, gives a boost of energy and strengthens the immune system no worse than other berries.
If you cannot decide on the choice of berries, berry mixes will be an excellent option for you. You will get the whole gamut of taste and vitamins in one assortment.
Thus, autumn does not mean a complete lack of vitamins. Stock up on autumn berries now, so as not to get sick in the winter!
