As winter approaches, it brings with it the sweet sun and delicious oranges, but also the risk of colds and fevers. To stay healthy, it is recommended to consume immune-boosting foods before the season starts, in order to get ahead of potential illnesses.
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Consume amla leaves for vitamin C at the start of winter. Boil with rice, use as a pickle, or enjoy raw with beet salt or as juice for a quality immune boost.
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Dates are a healthy snack because they contain vitamins, minerals, and fiber. You can eat them in the morning or afternoon. Dates also help keep your skin hydrated.
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Eating hot rice with ghee in winter can warm up the body and make the skin glow, but be careful with the amount of ghee.
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Stay healthy in winter by eating fresh seasonal vegetables and fruits such as cabbage, cauliflower, beets, carrots, and capsicum.
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Enjoy jaggery in Bengali homes during winter. It's an ancient sugar substitute that contains iron and promotes overall health
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Nuts, like almonds, can lower bad cholesterol and keep you full. They also help maintain a healthy nervous system.
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Combat winter constipation with Sweet potatoes, a remedy for inflammation too.
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Carrot, a winter vegetable, is good for the body and is especially important for eye health.
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