Winter is finally here. While you curl up in your blanket early morning, several reasons as to why you must not leave home will circle your mind. Sadly, that cannot be the case. So, you probably as well be cheerful and active instead of allowing lethargy to ruin your day.
Nutritionist Avni says there are many foods, particularly available and enjoyed during this season, that can assist battle the cold months. They help you stay warm and provide nutrients that are most important for the body during this season. Along with having these winter-specific foods, you should derive essential nutrients from a wide range of food items.
India’s top Nutritionist and Dietician Avni Kaul suggests some powerful winter foods you should eat during the winters.
Sweet Potatoes
Go simple on calories and rich in nutrients with sweet potatoes this winter. Even though they have higher sugar content than your normal potato, but its nutritional value is a lot higher. Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber, vitamin A, and potassium. Regular consumption can assist in curing constipation, improve your immunity, and is known to lower inflammation.
Dates
The lower fat content available in dates assists you to keep your weight in control. They are a store-house of nutrients and a must-have for individuals who go to the gym. Regular consumption of dates helps your body to remain warm during winters. Make sure to eat them in moderation.
Turnip and its Leaves
This starch-based vegetable is an excellent anti-oxidant which is known to assist in reducing the risk of cancer. It is high in vitamin K and its leaves have a good content of vitamin A. Eating turnip and its leaves will help your body to improve the over-all cardiovascular health besides from strengthening your bones and enhancing your digestion.
Bajra
When several parts of India face severe cold wave, Bajra can be a vital source of your diet because of its warming nature. Also, they are good source of iron, fiber and protein and it assists in better absorption of nutrition.
Walnuts and Almonds
Daily consumption of almonds and walnuts during the winters ensures an active nervous system, better sensitivity to insulin, a healthy heart and body. Besides eating them separately you can also mix them and have them.
**This article has been written by team Nutri Activania**
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