Winter is here and people are out wearing their favourite hoodies and visiting the places where they used to have good food. Winters and good food are indeed an absolutely fantastic combination overall.(SUPERFOODS) Mostly Indians eat food according to the season and not their choices or preferences. Let’s consider some examples. Cauliflowers are available during winters and as soon as winters arrive, every household will have cauliflower curry as their dish. Cauliflower is rich in vitamin K. So people prefer eating it throughout the season. Winter foods help you survive the climatic conditions of your place and keep you healthy during the entire season. Cold and flu are main diseases and eating healthy food keeps the body fit and fine.
Let’s catch up with a few superfoods which we certainly can’t resist during winters.
1.ORANGES
Winters and oranges go hand in hand. Usually mornings start with orange juice during winters. Oranges are extremely rich in vitamin C and potassium which eventually regulates the hormones of the body. Other citrus foods are also good to have during winters. Amla, lemon and many other citrus fruits are there which are healthy and have benefits.
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- POMEGRANATE
Another amazing thing which almost everybody waits for during winters is pomegranate. It is very healthy and helps in increasing blood circulation in the body. It is stuffed with antioxidants and other nutrients which are helpful to the body. It reduces the risk of heart diseases as well. One of the most amazing things about pomegranate is that it helps you have a clean and clear skin. If you care for your skin, start eating it regularly.
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- GREEN PEAS
Is there any life without green peas during winters? Frosted green peas are available throughout the year but the organic ones are available during winters. Green peas are mostly rich in vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids and beta-carotene. According to research, green peas protect the heart and the body from cancer. They are also rich in polyphenol antioxidants, which are responsible for many of their health benefits.
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- DRY FRUITS
Dry fruits, mostly almonds are used during breakfasts in the cold winter days. Almonds keep the body warm and away from unwanted diseases. Almonds also help increase the memory power. They are very healthy and can be eaten with anything and everything. The best way to eat is to soak them in water at night and eat in the morning. They give the body the required proteins and vitamins.
Other dry fruits like apricot, walnuts and groundnuts are also eaten during winters.
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- SWEET POTATOES
Rich in minerals, vitamin C, pro-vitamin A, potassium and fibres, sweet potatoes are a mandatory superfood for winters. Eat them the way you prefer, they will still give you immense happiness. They cure constipation and help improve the immunity of the body. Sweet potatoes contain sporamins, unique proteins that account for more than 80% of their total protein content.
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- HONEY
It is very difficult to find a person who doesn’t like to eat honey. Honey, with a little bit of lemon and hot water in the morning can instantly make a person fit. Honey has different advantages of its own and is highly recommended by doctors as well. Honey helps lower the blood pressure level of the body which might lead to heart diseases.
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- DESI GHEE
Desi ghee helps in keeping the body warm during winters. It has the ability to build up fats which are required for the body during winters. Desi ghee is rich in vitamins A, D, E, and K. Desi ghee increases your vision and controls eye pressure. Desi ghee is recommended to pregnant women for the birth of a healthy child. It is the good fats which our body requires.
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- SARSO KA SAAG
Sarso ka saag or mustard leaves are antioxidants rich in iron. They are good for eyes as well. They help to keep a check on the cholesterol level. They have dietary fibre, protein, vitamin K, manganese, calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin C and many more nutrients. Every green leafy vegetable is rich in iron. People should eat more leafy vegetables to keep their eyes away from specs.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Since winters are the laziest time of the year, your body will be reluctant to get up and work. To keep your body fit even during winters you need to move your body. Wake up, exercise and then drink some honey and lemon water. This gives the body energy to stay active during the entire day.
CONCLUSION
Winters are the best time when you can have good food and just walk around wearing your go-to hoodies and sweaters. Foods make winters even more special because there are certain foods which taste good as well as give proteins and vitamins. This is definitely a season to stay home and explore yourself and probably do everything which you have always wanted to throughout the entire year but couldn’t. So, eat superfoods and utilise your time efficiently.
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