Drop the eggnog and the sugar cookies! While December may be more well-known for holiday parties and the requisite¹ buffets² 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 seasonal³ 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 cholesterol⁴ 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 vegetarians⁵.

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 nutrients⁶. 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. Broccoli⁷

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 fiber⁸ and vitamin C, low in calories and has one of the highest antioxidant ratings around. Broccoli also boasts calcium⁹, 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 colon¹⁰ 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 aromatic¹¹ 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。