WHAT ARE THE 10 SUPERFOODS FOR DECEMBER?

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10 SUPERFOODS FOR DECEMBER?

Emphasizing the importance of adequate and balanced nutrition in terms of health in the autumn and winter seasons, Turkey Medicals noted that weight control, which usually begins to be paid attention to in the summer, has been replaced by negligence during these months. iHealth stated that 10 foods that are especially special for November should be consumed for both protecting against diseases and eating healthy and shrinking the body.

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CAULIFLOWER

Cauliflower, which is one of the cabbage,is a good source of vitamin C. It also contains vitamins E and group B in its structure. It is rich in sulfur-containing components. Among other benefits of sulfur-containing components, their antioxidant activity is also high.

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PUMPKIN

There can not be a list of healthy winter foods without a pumpkin. In addition to being rich in all kinds of vitamins, it is especially a storehouse of vitamin A. It is also rich in antioxidant content. It helps to strengthen the immune system. It supports the digestive system because it is also rich in fiber. Pumpkin is very healthy and contains all kinds of minerals that will protect you from the cold during the winter months. It can be preferred in dishes and soups.

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BROCCOLI

Broccoli has also been widely consumed in our country in recent years. It is rich in vitamin C and beta carotene. Thus, it is immune-supporting in winter. It is a good source of calcium and iron. It is a protective food against many types of cancer.

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CARROT

With such root vegetables, you can make very tasty soups for the winter. Carrots are a sweet food and extremely healthy. It is also fibrous. It is a food that will allow you to stay healthy in winter when everyone around you is sick. For those who are trying to lose weight in pot dishes and salads, it should be consumed without exaggeration due to the sugar content. Preference should be given to cooked, as it has fat-soluble vitamin A.

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CABBAGE

Cabbage is a very nutritious and useful vegetable. It is a powerful antioxidant. Cabbage prevents inflammation, protects against heart diseases, fatty liver. It supports the immune system thanks to the high amount of vitamins A, C and K contained in it. Since it is a vegetable rich in potassium, it stabilizes blood pressure. Cabbage is a good source of fiber, so it helps the digestive system and facilitates weight loss.

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SPINACH

Spinach, which has a high iron content, is also rich in carotene, vitamin C. It is little known that the iodine content is high, but it is a valuable food in terms of iodine, the intake of which is very important, especially for children of growing age and pregnant women. It is also beneficial for eye health due to the vitamin A it contains. Spinach, which has a high nutritional value, gives energy, strengthens muscles, is good for bone resorption, protects skin health and has a protective effect muscle cancer.

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CELERY

Even if the energy is low in autumn and winter vegetables, it is very preferred in salads raw or especially in pot dishes and olive oils due to its fiber content. It contains a high percentage of salt in its content, so when cooking it is worthwhile to cook it with as little salt as possible. it prevents bad and high cholesterol, is good for the digestive system, protects against heart and vascular diseases. It is also very useful for liver health.

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LEEK

It is from the family of bulbous. It contains sulfur compounds in its structure, such as onions. It is known that these sulfur compounds have positive effects on antibiotic, antiviral, blood pressure lowering, lowering blood fats. Leek, thanks to the pulp contained in it, also contributes to the regulation of intestinal activity. It contains vitamin C. In addition, its green parts contain beta carotene.

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TURNIP

It is a plant rich in vitamin C and the mineral calcium. It is a food that you should eat not only in winter, but also in all seasons. Thanks to its antioxidant property, it reduces the risk of various cancers and is extremely tasty.

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YAMS

Yams are a food rich in vitamins A and C, as well as calcium, iron and phosphorus minerals. Yams, which contain many antioxidants, protect heart health by removing free radicals from the body. It is a good immune promoter. It is also beneficial for anemia with the nutritional values it contains.

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Turkey's world-renowned organ transplant specialist. Dr. Demirbaş has 104 international publications and 102 national publications.

Physician's Resume:

Born on August 7, 1963 in Çorum, Prof. Dr. Alper Demirbaş has been continuing his work as the President of MedicalPark Antalya Hospital Organ Transplantation Center since 2008.

Prof. who performed the first tissue incompatible kidney transplant in Turkey, the first blood type incompatible kidney transplant, the first kidney-pancreas transplant program and the first cadaveric donor and live donor liver transplant in Antalya. Dr. As of August 2016, Alper Demirbaş has performed 4900 kidney transplants, 500 liver transplants and 95 pancreas transplants.

In addition to being the chairman of 6 national congresses, he has also been an invited speaker at 12 international and 65 national scientific congresses. Dr. Alper Demirbaş was married and the father of 1 girl and 1 boy.

Awards:

Eczacibasi Medical Award of 2002, Akdeniz University Service Award of 2005, Izder Medical Man of the Year Award of 2006, BÖHAK Medical Man of the Year Award of 2007, Sabah Mediterranean Newspaper Scientist of the Year Award of 2007, ANTIKAD Scientist of the Year Award of 2009, Social Ethics Association Award of 2010, Işık University Medical Man of the Year Award of 2015, VTV Antalya's Brand Value Award of 2015.

Certificates:

Doctor of Medicine Degree Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Ankara, General Surgeon Ministry of Health Turkey EKFMG (0-477-343-8), University of Miami School of Medicine Member of Multiple Organ Transplant, ASTS Multiorgan Transplant Scholarship. Lecturer at Kyoto University. Lecturer at University of Essen, Research assistant at the University of Cambridge .

Professional Members:

American Society of Transplant Surgeons, American Transplantation Society Nominated, Middle East and Southern Africa Council Transplantation Society 2007, International Liver Transplantation Association, Turkish Transplantation Association, Turkish Society of Surgery, Turkish Hepatobiliary Surgery Association.

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