Winters have just approached and as the temperature is dropping down so our energy level. This season makes us lazy and we always want to keep ourselves wrapped in a blanket that keeps us warm. In winters our metabolism slows down to conserve energy and heat. As winter festive eve is around the corner we tend to eat rich foods that not only fill our stomach but also puts on the weight!
Look at the variety of Indian food below that keeps you warm and in shape during winters:-
1. Dry Fruits
Mostly during winters we usually take warm milk to keep us warm and charge ourselves for the whole day. Milk keep us warm but to keep your body warm during the entire day you can add nuts like almonds, walnuts and pistachios to your breakfast table. It is advisable to add dry fruits like apricots, raisins and figs that keeps you healthy and warm during the entire day.
2. Pepper and Hing
Indian food specialty is rich due to its famous spices in every meal. Getting affected by flu or cold during winter is common. Pepper and hing can be used to cure the flu or cold. These spices can help you to stay in shape and offer you a delicious meal.
3. Ginger and Tulsi
Ayurveda is one of the oldest medicine from historical roots of the Indian subcontinent. Ayurveda has denoted tulsi as the holy basil due to its benefits. Tulsi has anti-bacterial, antibiotic and anti-viral properties that help in keeping the body healthy. You can add the versatile herb not only to your teas but also in your salads and dips.
4. Green vegetables
If you want to keep yourself healthy and warm in winters then green vegetables are a most suitable option. Green beans, carrots onion, spinach are rich in nutrients like beta-carotene and vitamin C.
5. Desi Ghee
When it comes to the most easily digestible fats used for cooking and provide much warmth then desi ghee is most suitable to consume. Ghee is a natural remedy to maintain heat element(pita) in the body. It aids in digestion, prevents constipation and helps in excretion of toxins.
