The biologist told about the useful seasonal fruits in winter

Tangerines, oranges, grapefruits and pomelo are rich in vitamin C, they make up for the lack of this vitamin in winter. Associate Professor of the Department of General Biology and Bioecology at the State University of Education, biologist Vitaly Polov, told about this on Friday, February 20.

The expert said that citrus fruits help protect the body from viruses and bacteria. In addition, persimmons are very useful at the end of winter, which are also rich in vitamins A and C, B vitamins, as well as minerals, potassium and magnesium. They strengthen the immune system, improve the functioning of the heart, blood vessels and digestion.

According to the biologist, winter is the season for pomegranates, and currently the ripest fruits are on the shelves.

"Pomegranates are a source of vitamins C, P, B6, B12, they strengthen the immune system, heart and blood vessels, and contain powerful antioxidants. Regular consumption of pomegranates and juice helps to increase hemoglobin, reduce blood pressure, improve digestion and metabolism. Pomegranate is rich in potassium, magnesium and fiber, it is useful for anemia and for the prevention of colds," Polov said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

The expert also advised to eat apples of winter Russian varieties — "Freshness", "Northern synap", "Orlovsky synap" and "Simirenko". He recalled that these fruits are a source of vitamins C, group B, A, E, K, fiber, potassium and antioxidants that strengthen the immune system, heart and nervous system. They normalize digestion, lower cholesterol and help with weight loss.

He added that bananas contain fiber and pectin and are good for digestion. It is a source of potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B6, which is involved in the synthesis of the "hormone of joy" — serotonin.

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Economists have expressed doubts about the realism of these plans.

Earlier that day, it became known that in March, the GOST developed by Rosstandart for bananas imported into Russia will come into force, RT reports. It is specified that, according to the standard, bananas, when imported into Russia, will be checked for compliance with the requirements for appearance, taste and smell, as well as the degree of maturity. For example, the import of yellow bananas is prohibited — they must be green or light green in color in order to eventually ripen to consumer ripeness already in Russian warehouses.

Alexander Anfinogenov, an independent expert of the FMCG market, expressed the opinion in an interview with the Moscow city News agency that the introduction of GOST on bananas should not affect prices, since the standard is advisory in nature.

In turn, general practitioner and nutritionist Elena Ignatikova told how people with impaired carbohydrate metabolism can properly consume cottage cheese. 360.ru . The specialist stressed that this product does not need to be excluded from the diet, but it is important to know what to combine it with.

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