Eat Right this Winter:
ü Greens like spinach, fenugreek
(methi) and mustard (sarson) as well as other vegetables like green beans,
carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes and peas are rich in vitamins and antioxidants that build immunity. Red vegetables like sweet potato, beetroot and carrots are
full of beta carotene and Vitamins A and E.
ü Spices like black pepper
(kalimirch), carom seeds (ajwain), asafoetida (heeng) and cinnamon (dalcheeni),
among others, are effective home remedies against colds and coughs. For best
results, boil them in water and then drink that water. They are also useful in
regulating the digestive system.
ü Dry fruits like dried figs, apricots
and dates as well as nuts and seeds like sesame seeds and flax seeds provide
natural warmth to your body. I
ü Fresh fruits like orange, papaya and
amla (Indian gooseberry) are rich sources of Vitamin C, which boosts immunity.
ü Whole grains like wheat, corn flour
(makai) and pearl millet (bajra) give you the strength to fight off the chill
of winter.
ü Natural sugars like jaggery (gur)
and honey are excellent substitutes for the artificial sugars in your diet.
They are really good for the digestive system, since they are unrefined and
keep the sugars in your body balanced.
ü It is important to keep your body
hydrated in winters, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Your body needs enough
fluids as winter is a dry season. Sip on luke warm water, clear homemade soups,
herbal water prepared with herbs and spices, ginger tea, green tea, amla juice
or aloe vera juice throughout the day to keep your body hydrated.
ü Homemade ghee (clarified butter)
does wonders for your skin, joints and brain throughout the year, but
especially in winter, when your digestive system is at its most powerful. Ghee
keeps your skin supple, lubricates your joints and tissues and helps the liver
digest fat soluble vitamins, like Vitamins A, K, D and E.
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