吃在冬天健康无限:十二月5大超级食物

Drop the eggnog and the sugar cookies! While December may be more well-known for holiday parties and the requisite buffets of baked goods, there are a number of powerhouse fruits and veggies ripe for the picking as the year draws to a close. Check out our picks for the best seasonal produce this month and how to enjoy them.

别再吃蛋奶酒和甜饼干了！虽然靠近年末，十二月充满了假期聚会的日子，会有很多美食聚餐，你还是可以选择很多健康的水果蔬菜。看看我们为大家精心挑选的季节食物以及如何享用它们。

1. Mushrooms

1. 菇类

Why we love them:

我们为什么爱菇类：

Mushrooms provide a burst of flavor without adding many calories. A number of varieties have antiviral, immunity-bosting and anti-inflammatory properities. Certain kinds, like shiitake, may lower cholesterol and fight cancer. They’re also rich in selenium. This antioxidant protects against heart disease, aging and some cancers and is often found in meat, making mushrooms a good pick for vegetarians.

菇类口感丰富还不会增加太多的卡路里。许多菇类品种甚至有抗病毒，增强免疫系统以及消炎的功效。某些品种比如香菇，就有降低胆固醇和抗癌的功效，它们还富含硒。这种抗氧化剂能有效防止心脏病、年龄老化以及某些癌症，对于素食主义者来说，菇类是个好选择。

How to enjoy them:

如何食用：

One of the easiest ways to enjoy is in a salad raw, orsauté in a little olive oil and garlic. You get a little extra kick and still retain the nutrients. You can also try chopping the mushrooms, stir frying them and serving on top of toasts as a take on bruschetta.

最简单的办法就是吃色拉，或者是加一点橄榄油和大蒜，增加点调味同时不破坏其中的影响成分。你还可以把菇类捣碎，用大火快炒，然后放一点在蒜蓉烤面包上食用。

2. Bok Choy

2. 白菜

Why we love them:

我们为什么爱白菜：

While its relative, cabbage, made our October list, bok choy, which hits peak season in winter months, carries many of the same benefits. It's a good source of vitamin K, which plays a role in healthy bones, and research shows a connection between vitamin K and possibly some kind of benefit with Alzheimer's.

白菜的相似品种卷心菜上了我们十月的榜单，而白菜则在冬季达到了顶峰时期，它有着丰富的营养。白菜富含维他命K，对我们的骨骼有益。同时有研究表明维他命K和治疗老年痴呆症或许有点联系。

How to enjoy them:

如何享用：

The simplest way is just steamed or stir fried. And be careful not to overcook it, which can sap both nutrients and flavor from the leafy green.

最简单的就是清蒸或大火炒。但切忌过度烹饪，这会破坏绿叶中的营养和口味。

3. Broccoli

3. 西兰花

Why we love them:

我们为什么爱西兰花：

Broccoli's healthy reputation is well deserved. It's loaded with fiber and vitamin C, low in calories and has one of the highest antioxidant ratings around. Broccoli also boasts calcium, iron, potassium and vitamins B, E and K for protection again cancer, heart disease, stroke, vision problems, bone loss and more.

西兰花的营养价值我们都知道，它富含纤维和维他命C，卡路里含量低，同时拥有最高的抗氧化剂评级。西兰花还富含钙，铁，钾以及维他命B、E、和K等，可以预防癌症、心脏病、哮喘、视力问题和骨质酥松等等。

How to enjoy them:

如何享用：

If you're tired of the raw stuff in salads or steaming it for stir fries, get creative. Try it in a cozy soup or slice it extra thin for a broccoli slaw.

如果你不想再在色拉里吃生的西兰花，或是清蒸又或大火炒，想想新招吧。把它放在汤里，或是切的细细的做一个西兰花沙拉。

4. Celeriac

4. 块根芹

Why we love them:

我们为什么爱块根芹：

Also known as celery root, this earthy bulb is rich in fiber, vitamin B6 and potassium. There's been some suggestion that celeriac can fight cancer, especially colon cancer. Its peak season ends in December, so get it while you can.

块根芹也叫做芹菜根，这个土里长出的生球茎富含大量的纤维，维他命B6以及钾。也有人建议说块根芹可以抗癌，尤其是结肠癌，块根芹到了十二月产量便会减少，所以抓紧时间吃吧。

How to enjoy them:

如何食用：

Try roasting celeriac alongside other fall and winter veggies, with a little olive oil and fresh herbs and spices. Enjoy it as a side dish or toss it on top of salads.

试着把它和其他秋冬季蔬菜一起烘烤，加点橄榄油和新鲜的香料吧。当配菜去吃，或者是加在色拉上。

5. Garlic

5. 蒜头

Why we love them:

我们为什么爱蒜头：

This aromatic bulb can protect against certain cancers and help fight off bacteria and viruses. Allicin, a compound found in garlic and its cousins, onions, is a big source of cancer protection.

这种有香味的生球菌能有效抗癌，灭菌和病毒。在蒜头中发现的合成物蒜素和它的“亲戚”洋葱一样，也是抗癌的一大资源。

How to enjoy them:

如何食用：

You can get the benefits from a supplement, but there's nothing like eating it. It adds so much flavor to everything!

没人喜欢直接食用，所以用来配菜也是不错的选择。它可以给任何食物加味。