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Winter Special Foods
Dr. Tamanna NarangDietitian/Nutritionist • 12 Years Exp.M.Sc - Dietitics / Nutrition (Delhi University)
- Turmeric - A pinch of turmeric boiled with milk & taken warm not just reduces inflammation in body, but also keeps the body hot from within.
- Peppers - Either opt for white or black pepper, It is one of the winter spices that help in keeping the body warm when its freezing outside, The antioxidants present in pepper also prevents from cold & flu.
- Dry Fruits - Add them to your diet, Dry fruits including almonds, dates and walnuts are good in generating heat in the body,They also help in curing Anaemia and other vitamin deficiencies.
- Cinnamon ( Dalchini) - Cinnamon help increase the metabolism, generates heat & help in weight reduction, can add it your regular coffee, pulses, milk to reap its benefits without much efforts .
- Ginger - Daily taken in small quantities, ginger keeps the body warm besides increasing immunity in the winter season,It aids digestion and is best known to be helpful in curing cold & cough during the cold weather.
- Honey - It is like another medicine for the cold & flu in the winter months. Easy to digest, honey is considered warm and hence its regular intake helps in keeping the body warm , Highly recommended in winter & excessive use of honey is forbidden in summers.
- Sesame ( Til) - Infusion of sesame help cure pneumonia, asthma.Sesame paste when applied on hair helps cure dandruff .
- Saffron( kesar) - Saffron is like magical ingredient for glowy & charming skin, In winters saffron can be boiled with milk & almonds and taken daily before going to sleep.
- Hot soups - Nothing is more comforting than the warmth of hot soups in winter,Undoubtedly eating hot soups during winter is the easiest & healthiest way to get warmth ,when your body gives up to the extremely cold weather outside.
- Eggs - Eggs are essential proteins and vitamins, eggs help body fight infection in winters,Execllent source of good quality protein .Undoubtedly favourite amongst many during winters.
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