Indian winter is here and so is the cold. From December to February,
most parts of the country are blanketed by the freezing weather, with Delhi,
Tawang, Leh and Gulmarg being the coldest in the country. The coldest months
are from December and January when the temperatures average around 10 -15 °C.
Health experts say that while piling up winter clothes and getting the
heater fixed at home, most people often forget the important and easiest way to
surge through the winter -eating foods that can help keep you warm and healthy
during the cold months.
Winter Season And Food Habits
The seasons have changed, but why not your food habits? Winter is a time
when you indulge in more eating habits to keep yourself warm and at comfort. It
is also true that our body needs more energy during winters to keep itself
warm. Therefore, the calories get burned faster and even metabolism rate is
high during the winter months (bonus: this helps in speeding up belly fat
loss).
In winters, you need to eat foods that increase your immunity, as the
chances of catching infections and cold-related diseases are high But, if you
take care of what you eat, you can prevent yourself from becoming vulnerable to
airborne infections such as cold and flu, by adding foods to your winter diet
that can help improve your immunity and keep you healthy
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Read on the article to find some healthy and tasty Indian (and other)
winter foods that can help keep you warm and illness-free.
1. Honey
One of the best foods for Indian winter, honey is rich in many nutrients
and natural sugars that give you a rapid energy boost. Honey can boost our
immune system and make it stronger, and avoid the onset of infections, which
can be associated with its antibacterial properties . Honey also help with
a sore throat, a common issue most people face in the winter.
2. Ghee
Desi ghee is widely consumed in India and across the world for its
astounding health benefits. Ghee is rich in fat-soluble vitamins, essential
fatty acids, and vitamin A. Ghee can help balance your body heat and
temperature due to the presence of essential fatty acids in it
3. Jaggery
Jaggery is another
comforting food high in calories and is commonly consumed in parts of India
during the winters to stimulate body heat . Jaggery can be added to sweet
dishes and to caffeinated drinks, to keep the body warm.
4. Cinnamon
Adding cinnamon to your dishes during the winter can help boost your
metabolism and thereby generate heat in the chilly weathers Cinnamon
powder mixed with rose water is effective in treating dry winter skin and
drinking cinnamon-infused water can help manage coughs and cold as well.
5. Saffron
The aroma and flavour of saffron is a stressbuster and drinking this red
gold (world's most expensive spice) help warm your body. Boil 4-5 saffron
strains in a cup of milk and drink it warm to get rid of the winter blues.
6. Mustard
Mustard is another
pungent spice that is known to keep your body warm during the winters. Both
white and brown mustard possesses a major pungent compound called allyl
isothiocyanate, which can bring up your body temperature in a healthy
manner
7. Sesame Seeds
Sesame seeds are used in Indian sweet dishes such as chikki, which are
popularly relished during the cold winter months. These seeds are known to heat
your body and make you feel warm during the winters
8. Millet (Bajra)
Also known as pearl millet, bajra is popular in Rajasthan. Bajra is a
humble healthy Indian food which has been consumed in India since the
pre-historic times and is a great addition to your diet during the winter
season You can make rotis, khichdi, vegetable and millet mash.
9. Ginger
Ginger has been widely used as a spice or folk medicine around the
world. Ginger contains pungent polyphenols known as gingerols like 6-shogaol,
6-gingerol, and zingerone which have thermogenic effects and are known to warm
up the body
10. Whole Grains
Whole grains are an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, which
take time to digest in the body. During this process, the body uses extra
energy to digest the food, and this, in turn, makes your body warmer . Add
whole grains like brown rice, oatmeal, cracked wheat etc. to your diet.
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