Must-eat winter vegetables for children to stay healthy

The expert notes many people complain that in winter, most fruits and vegetables are plastic, so you can only eat cabbage. However, she provided a whole list of beneficial products that you can give to a child in winter.

Fresh vegetables

• Cabbage (white, red, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, Savoy, Chinese)
• Carrots
• Beets
• Pumpkin
• Celery (stalks and greens included)
• Sweet potatoes
• Jerusalem artichoke
• Radish (black, red, daikon)

Pickled and salted

Pickled and salted food is prohibited for children under one year because of salt.

• Cabbage
• Eggplants
• Tomatoes
• Cucumbers
• Seaweed
• Apples

Fresh-frozen vegetables and mixes

• Corn
• Peas
• Bell peppers
• Mushrooms
• Broccoli, cauliflower
• Carrots
• Mixes of these vegetables

"Do not forget about greens. It is always available in stores and markets, like all vegetables. And if you feel like having a fresh tomato or cucumber in the middle of winter, don't resist. Believe me, in winter, they are as chemical as in summer, and the high cost is formed by expensive energy resources and logistics," says Iryna Nakonechna.

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