The Healthiest Dried Fruits To Eat In Winter

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Dried apricots

The abundance of minerals makes dried apricots one of the best substitutes for pharmacy vitamins and dietary supplements in winter. It contains a loading dose of iron, potassium, calcium, phosphorus (much more than fresh apricots), as well as vitamins A and B5.

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Fig

This is the absolute record holder for fiber content, and it is she who is responsible for the health of the digestive system: add dry figs to the diet and say goodbye to bloating and other uncomfortable sensations. In addition, figs are loaded with powerful antioxidants that take care of the condition of the skin. It is surprisingly high in protein, healthy sugars, calcium, magnesium, zinc, and essential vitamins.

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Prunes

The high fiber content makes this familiar dried fruit indispensable for the digestive tract. Prunes contain a lot of potassium, boron and iron, they contain vitamins A and K, as well as B vitamins (B2, B3 and B6). It is incredibly rich in antioxidants and is famous for improving metabolism and reducing hunger.

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Dried apples

Exactly such as once dried by my grandmother in childhood and which today can still be found in the markets, and at the same time home production. A serving of dried apples contains 20% of the daily value of fiber, as well as a charge of vitamins (including vitamin C needed in winter), beneficial organic acids, essential oils and pectin.

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Ginger

As a prevention of infectious diseases and colds, dried ginger (we like the sugar version) is simply irreplaceable. Use it instead of dessert, and add to chickpea and bean salads for your daily dose of potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and vitamins A, C, and B.