Winter comes with chilly weather, cold breeze, fog and diseases. The rapid drop in the mercury level and sudden change of climate is enough to make your throat sore and bring back cough and cold. This is the story of every winter and you don’t have to be very careless in the winters to get affected by all these common problems. Our body takes time in adapting to the changing climate conditions. This is why the sudden change in climatic conditions affects our body in several ways. We tend to remain indoors most of the time during the winters and this prevents us from getting enough fresh air. This provides a sustainable environment for the germs and viruses to stay on our bodies.
The only way to get rid of all the winter-related problems is getting enough sunlight and consuming healthy food. While getting sunlight every day is totally not in your hands as the weather is frequently foggy during the winters, getting a healthy and balanced diet is always in your hands and it is the best method of boosting immunity to fight issues like common flu, cough, cold and dizziness. The first thing that you should remember during the winters is refraining from consuming cold items such as ice cream or cold drinks as they are going to make your condition worse and you can suffer from problems like the common cold, cough and sore throat. I’ve prepared a list of foods and cooking methods that you can follow to remain healthy during the winters.
Turmeric: Turmeric is a natural medicine and it has been in use for medicinal purposes since ages. There are multiple health benefits to consuming turmeric. Turmeric is very helpful in reducing inflammation and fighting infections related to winters. Consuming a little amount of turmeric daily also helps in fighting unwanted germs and bacteria.
Nuts: Nuts are rich in protein, vitamins and play a key role in boosting our immunity system. Consuming nuts is one of the best ways of boosting your immunity system which is very necessary for a strong response to winter-related ailments. Nuts like cashew and almonds generate heat in your body. Apart from this, Pista, walnuts and dates are also very useful.
Green Tea: What could be better than a warm cup of tea during the winters? Green tea. Green tea is very helpful in strengthening the body’s immunity system and preparing your body for fighting against deadly diseases. Also, like traditional tea, Green tea doesn’t cause problems related to the digestive system. Hence, you can have multiple cups of green tea in a day and keep the winter-related ailments at bay.
Sweet Potatoes: Potatoes are a key ingredient of our everyday meals. Well, you can make your meal even more healthy by adding some sweet potatoes to it. Sweet potatoes have rich antioxidant properties and they play an instrumental role in keeping you healthy. At the same time, they also help you in gaining muscles.
Garlic: I can’t emphasise enough the importance of Garlic, which is a very essential Indian herb. It can be added in any dish and enrich its taste as well as nutritional values. Garlic is a rich source of calcium, potassium and several other sulphuric compounds. You can also consume a small chunk of dry garlic raw in case of sore throat, cough or cold. It acts as a natural medicine in such cases.
Brussels Sprouts: A very beneficial vegetable during the winters, brussels sprouts play an important role in preventing cellular damage. They also have rich amounts of antioxidants. Brussels sprouts not only help you in fighting winter-related ailments but also protect your skin from tearing or scaling during the winters. The Brussels Sprouts are a rich source of Vitamin C, A and B12.
Using natural oil or ghee for cooking: Many diet conscious people will tell you about the disadvantages of consuming ghee or natural oil. But Ayurveda tells about the importance of cooking your food using natural oil or ghee. Eating butter, natural oil and ghee help your digestive system is functioning well. This prevents you from illnesses related to your digestive system that are very common during the winters. Ghee and natural oils also have a lot of nutritional value and they boost your immune system.
