Here are the superfoods that you should include in your diet this winter

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• Dec 8, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

Jaggery, often known as "gur" or "gud" locally, not only helps your digestion but also keeps you warm.

Digital Desk: Many health problems can arise during the winter, mainly owing to lowered immunity and climatic changes. In such situations, it becomes imperative to consume specific seasonal foods to boost your immunity and ward against seasonal ailments. Nutritionist Apurva Agarwal has provided a list of meals that can keep your body warm this season. 

Agarwal's Instagram picture, "Indian Winter Healthy Food List," was captioned, "Here are the reasons why these products are really useful in winter."

Ghee

You might assume that ghee will increase your calorie intake, but when used sparingly, it reduces harmful fats while also keeping your body warm.

Jaggery

Jaggery, often known as "gur" or "gud" locally, not only helps your digestion but also keeps you warm.

Hot soups

Who doesn't enjoy a steaming bowl of soup on a chilly winter night? According to Agarwal, it's one of the finest methods to feel warm right away.

Dry fruits

One of the best foods to eat in the winter is dry fruit. According to Agarwal, apricots, dried figs, and dates will provide natural warmth.

Saffron

The expert advised boiling saffron in milk and adding raisins to it if you want to keep your body warm.

Whole grains

You should include whole grains like ragi and bajra in your list.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon should be on your winter healthy food list because it boosts the body's metabolism and creates heat in chilly weather, according to Agarwal.

Sesame

Sesame can help you keep away from various respiratory disorders. Enjoy sesame delicacies like vadi or laddoos.

Tulsi and ginger

Have you ever tried a cup of tea with ginger and tulsi in it? If you haven’t, then you must try it out.

Honey

Honey is very useful in combating against cold and flu.

However, because honey contains a lot of calories, nutritionist and lifestyle expert Karishma Chawla advised using it "judiciously." Nuts, seeds, onions, garlic, apples, and other fruits, raw salads, sauerkraut, sprouts, and good lean protein with enough fibre are more options. Along with healthy fats, the emphasis should be on meals high in antioxidants and zinc, according to Chawla.

She added that one should have a salad or a clear soup (without any fat or starch). She advised avoiding heavy sauce meals and advised having a salad with the dressing on the side and topping it with no more than two teaspoons.