Published 20:01 IST, November 12th 2019
Winter food that will help to keep your body warm and in shape
Nothing can be worse for health than winter if proper care is not taken, here are some winter food to include in your diet to increase metabolism
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As winter grows it affects our metabolism process and we end up eating less. Low energy levels make cooking and or tasks harder as well. Hence, we can eat or products that help us to stay warm.
Dry Fruits
Add nuts like almonds, walnuts, and pistachios to your breakfast. Almonds contain various antioxidants that counter signs of ing on your skin. To give a twist to your rmal cereal or warm milk with Dalia (porridge) or oats, try and add dried fruits like apricots, raisins, and figs.
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Pepper, Fenugreek, and Hing
Some of common spices that can help you stay in shape and make any meal a delicious meal are mustard, asafoetida (Hing), black pepper, fenugreek, cumin seeds, and dill seeds. You should also include hers like Rosemary, Orega and Stinging Nettle leaf.
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Tulsi and ginger
In Indian tradition, Ayurveda has deted Tulsi as holy basil due to its multiple benefits. Tulsi has anti-bacterial, anti-biotic, and anti-viral properties that help in keeping body healthy. On or hand, ginger mixed with honey and black pepper is an excellent reliever of breathing-related allergies.
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Root vegetables and leafy greens
Carrots, onions, spinach, green beans, amaranth are some of varieties that can help you stay both healthy and warm this winter. se foods are loaded with rich sources of nutrients like beta-carotene and vitamin C. Adding m to your dals, vegetables, and soups can benefit you with an assortment of food that compliments your fitness routine. Spinach, in fact, is high in iron and can help you counter anaemia and adds colour to your pale skin.
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Chia seeds
Chia seeds provide you with two essential fatty acids that are omega-3 alpha-lilenic acid, and omega-6 lilenic acid which contain anti-inflammatory powers. Your body needs essential fatty acids for good health. However, body cant produce m, so chia seeds need to be consumed.
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18:10 IST, November 12th 2019