Winters is the session of sweaters, blankets, warm clothes to keep you warm and comfy. Everyone loves winter, the cold, cozy weather. There are lots of sessional fruits and vegetables available in the market. This session is also for soups and hot chocolate. But cold weather brings with it a number of health problems like viral cold, flu, cough, and allergies. To keep this at bay one must keep your body warm by eating the right food. That will prevent you from sessional flu. Also, skin issues associated with dry skin in winters. Boosting your immune system is the only way to deal with these problems. Here are some foods that you can consume during winters to boost your immunity.
1. Nuts & Seeds
In winters one must definitely add nuts and seeds to their diet. They are rich in vitamins like E and C, omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and folate. These all essential nutrients will keep your body warm & help to boost your immune system. One should definitely start a morning with almonds and walnuts. You can also have flaxseeds, chikki, sesame seeds, peanuts, and dates whenever you feel hungry.
2. Green peas
Green peas are mostly available during winters. Peas are a super delicious and nutritious food option for this season. Green peas are rich in protein, fibers, carbohydrates, vitamins A & K. It is rich in iron, magnesium, and folate. All these nutrients present in peas make them good for skin, nails, and the immune system. You can add it to your breakfast in poha, upma, oats, soups, sort fry, and cooked vegetables.
3. Root vegetables
Beetroot, sweet potatoes, carrots, yam, radishes are some of the seasonal vegetables available during winters. These all are rich sources of antioxidants, vitamins like A & C, and minerals like iron & potassium which help us to fight chronic disease, detoxify our body and prevent aging. It also helps you to keep warm during winters. You can regularly consume these root vegetables in the form of salads and soups.
4. Ginger and Garlic
These are the most important foods that can keep your body warm during winters. Ginger is grated to add to your morning tea, or warm water can help to boost your immunity. Ginger has anti-gastric, antiseptic & anti-inflammatory properties that help in digestion related problems. Garlic is rich in organosulfur compounds that boost your immunity. Eating garlic daily can help you to fight against flu, cough, cold, and various infections that commonly occur during winters. Adding ginger garlic paste in your daily cooking helps to boost immunity.
5. Turmeric
Turmeric is among the most common spices available in Indian houses. Curcumin present in turmeric is known for its antioxidants and phytonutrient properties. Add a pinch of turmeric powder every day to your cooking. You can also add turmeric powder to a glass of milk to help boost your immunity.