What Are Some Winter-friendly Foods

As the weather changes, your body tries to adapt to the change and hence it struggles during the first few days. As soon as the weather changes, we see people falling ill or coming down with a cold because the body isn’t used to the cold yet. The winter season makes it essential to consume foods that heat up the body so that it doesn’t fall ill. But the winter season also makes it essential to cuddle with blankets and stay in bed for as long as you can. At such times, online grocery shopping is your saviour. Want to eat healthy but also want to stay in? Order some groceries online and cook up some winter favourites to help you survive this season.

What are your winter favourites? What do winters remind you of when it comes to food? To us, they remind of hot chocolates, til ke laddu, and soups. Did you know that the metabolism rate slows down during the winter season? So, if you’re a fitness freak and have worked out day and night for the body that you have now, you have to be mindful of what you eat. You have to workout a little extra to burn the same amount of calories that you usually burn with the same exercise during summers. Keep in mind that running away from fat is not the solution. Consuming tomato soup or just salads isn’t the solution.

Whether you workout or not, everyone in winter requires some ghee for smooth functioning of the body. Ghee is what is commonly called ‘good fat’ that boosts your immunity and is an excellent internal moisturiser. Do you remember that your grandmother always suggested applying ghee on chapped lips? The reason being that ghee is extremely moisturising and hydrating. It heals your skin like none other.

Other than ghee, you have to make a point to add jaggery to your meals during winters. It keeps your body warm internally and prevents you from falling ill. If you’re one of those who don’t prefer sweet sabres, you can make til (sesame) ke laddu with jaggery and consume them as evening snack or even dessert. The festival of Makar Sankranti is celebrated in various parts of the nation and it is a tradition to make these laddoos and share them amongst your peers. The festival usually falls mid-january when it is extremely cold and hence, the laddoos make complete sense.

One other winter superfood is ajwain (Carom seeds). Traditional Ayurveda has believed in the magic of ajwain in boosting immunity and hair health. You can start using ajwain seeds as one of your spices in every dish you make in winters. It is very helpful and keeps cold and cough away. It also keeps acidity and indigestion away. Use ajwain just like you use khada masala. It will even add a nice aroma and flavour to your dishes.