Like a Tiny Tree: Do You Know the Benefits of This Green Winter Vegetable?
Broccoli, which looks like a green cauliflower, is a complete package of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants with benefits for almost every part of the body.
Broccoli, which looks like a green cauliflower, is a complete package of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants with benefits for almost every part of the body.
Winter brings a higher risk of infection, and ten seasonal fruits and vegetables can help keep the immune system strong.
Adulterated food may cause no immediate harm, but eaten over years it can damage the liver and kidneys, raise cancer risk and harm children's growth.
The soft, sweet sapodilla that reaches markets from late autumn is prized for its balance of natural sugars, fibre and minerals.
The sour, star-shaped kamranga that appears as autumn ends is notable for its minerals, but people with weak kidneys should consult a doctor before eating it.
Guava, available all year and known as the poor man's apple, is rich in nutrients and has a low glycaemic index that suits people with diabetes.
The dark green amra seen in markets at this time of year is not just tasty but packed with nutrients that help immunity, skin, digestion and bones.
The small green seasonal olive is a source of good fats, antioxidants and fibre that can benefit everyone, not just pickle lovers.
FruitsLocal fruits such as guava, mango, banana and papaya are rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium and fibre, and health authorities place fruit at the heart of a diet that lowers the risk of chronic disease, as the old sayings of Khana also urged.
FruitsIn September 2025 Jagonews24 suggested five fruits for different times of the day, from a morning banana to dates around exercise. Here is what U.S. nutrition data and health bodies say each one contains, and who should be careful.
Amla is a highly nutritious fruit, but it may not suit people with low blood pressure, low blood sugar, heart disease, acidity or a tendency to constipation.
Mango is full of nutrients, but some foods eaten with it or straight after it can cause stomach trouble.
FruitsSummer markets fill with mango, jamun, lychee, jackfruit and watermelon. The World Health Organization advises eating fresh fruit in season, while fruit ripened early with calcium carbide carries health risks.