It's going to get cold soon. Load up on vegetables and stock up on vitamins

On the eve of cold weather, we simply must take care of our immune system. After all, for five long cold months it will be intensively attacked by various viruses, infections, undermined by frost, wind, temperature changes, and a deficiency of fresh vitamins. That is why it is now so important to introduce as much fresh food into the menu as possible. Let's look at how the simplest autumn vegetables can be beneficial to our body.

Potatoes are rightly called the second bread. It is distinguished not only by its taste, but also by its high nutritional value and is well absorbed by the body. Potato fiber does not irritate the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, so boiled potatoes can be eaten during periods of exacerbation of certain diseases of the stomach and intestines. 100 g of young potato tubers contain up to 20 mg of vitamin C. However, during storage, the content of ascorbic acid decreases and, for example, after six months there will be half as much of it in potatoes.

The high content of potassium salts in potatoes explains the usefulness of including it in the diet for diseases of the cardiovascular system and kidneys, accompanied by edema.

Tomatoes are famous for their excellent taste. They are very helpful. Tomatoes contain carotene - provitamin A, ascorbic acid, B vitamins. Mineral salts - potassium, phosphorus, iron. Nutritionists believe that tomatoes can be recommended to almost everyone. They are especially useful for diseases of the cardiovascular system. The low calorie content of tomatoes allows them to be included in the diet of those who are overweight.

Cucumbers consist of 95% water and attract not so much for their nutritional value as for their taste and aroma, which activates the activity of the digestive glands. And this improves food absorption. Cucumbers contain vitamins (C, B1, B2) in small quantities. Of the mineral salts, potassium is the most abundant. The fiber in cucumbers stimulates intestinal motor function, so cucumbers are useful for chronic constipation.

Carrots, especially brightly colored root vegetables, contain large amounts of carotene, from which vitamin A is formed in the human body. In terms of carotene content, carrots are superior to many other vegetables. Carotene is better absorbed in the presence of fat, so it is advisable to eat carrots with sour cream or in the form of salads and vinaigrettes dressed with vegetable oil. Carrots are rich in potassium salts, so fresh carrots and dishes made from them, carrot juice are highly recommended for those suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Beets are high in sugar, fiber, organic acids (malic, citric, etc.), mineral salts (potassium, magnesium), and vitamins. Beets are useful for constipation.

White cabbage is a significant source of vitamin C. 100 g of cabbage in summer and autumn contains up to 30 mg of this vitamin. Cabbage also contains B vitamins. Among the minerals, it contains potassium, calcium, and phosphorus. Cabbage is low in calories, so doctors willingly include fresh and stewed cabbage in the diet of patients suffering from obesity.

Pumpkin, unlike watermelon and melon, enjoys relatively little popularity. And completely undeservedly, since pumpkin is healthy and tasty, and can find wide application in cooking. The pulp of a ripe pumpkin contains sugars, vitamins C, B1, B2, and a lot of carotene. Pumpkin has a good diuretic effect.

Zucchini is a type of pumpkin. Unlike pumpkin, they contain less sugar, but are richer in minerals and vitamin C. Zucchini is included in the diet of patients suffering from obesity, diabetes, heart and vascular diseases.

Green peas occupy a special place among vegetables, characterized by their high protein content. Green peas contain various vitamins (C, B1, B2, PP, carotene) and mineral salts (potassium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, calcium). These properties of green