(Seasonal Foods) Top 5 Must-Eat Seasonal Foods in November

As the weather gets colder, warm foods become more appealing and your appetite grows. Instead of reaching for stimulating foods, why not try seasonal foods that are both nutritious and delicious? This will also help boost your immune system, which can easily weaken in early winter.

 

◇Cockle Cockles are one of the most delicious seafoods to eat in the winter. The taurine in cockles is beneficial for improving liver function and relieving fatigue. Specifically, 100g of fresh cockles contain 822mg of taurine, which is similar to the amount found in a bottle of a commercially available tonic. Cockles are also rich in iron, hemoglobin, and vitamin B, making them effective in preventing anemia and dizziness. They also contain protein and essential amino acids, which aid in children's growth and development. However, in Oriental medicine, cockles are classified as a cold food, so those with a cold constitution should consume them sparingly.

◇Scallops Scallops are low in calories and cholesterol, yet rich in protein and minerals. They're also rich in essential amino acids like lysine, leucine, methionine, arginine, and glutamine, making them beneficial for growing children. Furthermore, the potassium found in scallops helps eliminate sodium and waste from the body, promoting blood circulation. They're also rich in taurine, which helps regulate blood cholesterol levels and stabilize blood pressure. Glycine, which gives scallops their sweet flavor, helps produce collagen and prevents skin aging.

 

◇Gwamegi Gwamegi is also a winter delicacy. Rich in unsaturated fatty acids, gwamegi lowers triglycerides and raises good HDL cholesterol. 100g of gwamegi contains approximately 7.9g of DHA, EPA, and omega-3 fatty acids, which is about 36% more than the 5.8g found in wild mackerel. Therefore, gwamegi is very effective in preventing cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, myocardial infarction, and arteriosclerosis. Gwamegi is also rich in vitamin E, which has anti-aging effects. Gwamegi tastes even better when paired with seaweed and garlic. Raw seaweed is rich in alginic acid, a soluble dietary fiber that helps excrete cholesterol and triglycerides.

 

◇Cabbage Cabbage is rich in vitamins and minerals, including calcium, potassium, and phosphorus. Its green leaves are also rich in beta-carotene, a precursor to vitamin A. Beta-carotene is a key nutrient that helps strengthen the immune system. In particular, cabbage's vitamin C is rarely lost due to heat and sodium, so it can be consumed in abundance even when making soup or kimchi. Cabbage is also rich in dietary fiber, which promotes bowel movement. However, cabbage is cold in nature, so if you have poor digestion, it is recommended to cook it thoroughly. Cabbage pairs well with tofu, allowing you to simultaneously consume the vitamin C and fiber of cabbage and the vegetable protein of tofu.

 

◇Tangerine When the weather gets cold, the fruit that comes to mind is undoubtedly tangerines. Rich in vitamin C, tangerines help boost the immune system and prevent colds. Vitamin C also strengthens the skin and mucous membranes and is effective in eliminating blemishes and freckles. The white threads attached to tangerines are rich in pectin, a type of dietary fiber. Pectin promotes bowel movement and helps cleanse the intestines, effectively relieving constipation. Vitamin P in tangerines lowers triglyceride and cholesterol levels, preventing cardiovascular disease.

 

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I like them all

I can't eat double-crossing

 

I smell like fish lol

My family likes it,

I'm the only one who can't eat it