The recent fog and drop in temperatures have formally announced Winters in the Northern India, while the trend of decreasing temperature and increasing chill in Beijing is getting me closer to the dreadful snow which is about to follow here. So now’s the time to get all your winter gears in place, get all the warmers out, and yes also take care of our diets as food plays an equally important role in combating harsh and ruthless cold apart from the warm clothes.
I just came back from a very interesting class of “Boosting Immunity with Chinese Medicine“, this was based on TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) which is all about balance. Dr. Shelley Ochs, offered us an exclusive preview to her Chinese Medicine and Seasonal Nutrition course, which taught us about how to boost our own immunity. She guided us through basic concepts in Chinese medicine, appropriate foods for each season, as well as optimal nutrition for the health and wellness of the 5 major organ networks in the body. A very interesting session with my girlfriends out here, and on my way back I thought of sharing this with all my girlfriends out there who read my posts online.
Certain foods generate heat in the body and help us cope with the falling temperatures. The energy released during the digestion and assimilation of these foods eventually help increasing heat in the body. At the same time remember to keep a balanced diet, when I say balanced I mean there should be appropriate amount of cold foods and warm foods in your daily diet.
Food that will keep you Warm:- Traditional grains like jowar, bajra, barley, oats and corn are considered to have a lot of warming properties. Also include pulses like lentils, moong, chana and soyabean in your diet to keep the winter chill at bay. Increase your protein intake and add eggs, appropriate amount of red & white meats, Fish and milk to your diet.
Do not ignore the spices in your kitchen, they are the most natural form of medicines to fight any cold or bacterial infection during the winters. Be it ginger, turmeric, Fenugreek, cinnamon, cloves or nutmeg, they all have magical medicinal qualities in them.
Add turmeric to you glass of milk every day, this will help to increase immunity. Add a good amount of ginger to your tea to fight out a cold infection. Apart from generating heat all these spices act as decongestants and anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory and increase blood circulation.
Have dry fruits like unsalted nuts, walnuts, dates and apricots. They are protein rich and full of nutrition. Include fruits rich in Vitamin C in your diet.
What we end up neglecting the most is Water, keep sipping on water through the day. I would suggest to drink slightly warm water and in case you want to add flavor, then add green tea to your daily routine. Trust me they are best anti-oxidants and help combating dehydration during winters.
Avoid junk and fried food, reduce the quantity of tea & coffee and substitute your snacks with fruits. That’s the most simple way to lead a healthy and balanced diet.
I hope this would help you to pass through the dreadful winters with better immunity and less health ailments.
Info on the silver Platter: – Start your day with a cup of hot water daily (on empty stomach) it stimulates your body and its metabolism. I add lemon to my hot water and have been doing this for the last 3 years. Trust me it works wonders.
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49 comments
Lovely tips anuzzz!!! I am always down with fever, cough and cold, i am guessing all this will help! Nice post:)
thanks Shivi, stick to good food, I’m sure you will build up immunity to combat cold and cough 🙂
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What an informative post! I keep falling sick every now and then so ill certainly try to follow this! Thanks sweety
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Thanks a bunch Lisha, I’m glad you found it helpful and informative 🙂
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Love it Arunima, I’m gonna include some of these to my routine, thanks for sharing it.
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Yes Arzoo, try some of it and I’m sure you will notice a healthy difference…!!
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Hey Arunima…
this is a great post. Incidentally, I have been following most of them almost and hence,. my skin and my health is in good condition. Loved reading every bit of this post.
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Great Tarry, good habits do pay well. Stick to them for life, m glad you loved the post babe.
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very informative pose dear.. I love foggy winter morningss. <3 <3
and warm water sips gives a good start to my day.. ::)
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Thanks Poo, keep sipping the hot water and enjoy your winters darling 🙂
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Nice tips Aru, I follow most of these and I agree warm water first thing in the morning boosts metabolism, I want adrak wali chai now.. 😛 😛
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ha ha ha Esha, I love adhrak wali chai N i cant live without having it 🙂
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i swear by eggs on winter 🙂
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True, eggs are rich in protein and generate good heat in body.
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Thanks for such a useful post Arunima. Precaution is always better than cure and these tips will help for sure <3
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Your most welcome Charu. M so glad that you found it useful and informative 🙂
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I love eating healthy so this post its right up my alley great job.
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Thats great Jackie, that will keep you in good shape 🙂
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This is great info post.. I keeping falling sick in winters.. this helps me 🙂 <3
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thanks Gowthami, try and follow few tips, I’m sure you’ll be better through the winters. Take Care
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Now it’s very cold in Canada and I have been getting sick. This post was very informative and helpful.
Beautetude
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Ohh yes Canada is worse when it comes to winters, I’m sure it must be snowing there now. Tk care babes
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love the post…out of 7 days 2 days im sick beoz od this weather and 3 days to recover…really need to take care now!
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OMG Rachna, plz take care sweets. Wear Warm clothes, have lots of good food and keep sipping on that hot water.
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Great post!!and lovely tips!!
Thanks Prerna 🙂
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Very informative post. I hate winters as they make me feel gloomy. Hope eating proper food helps. 🙂
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I’m not a winter fan too Raji, but still we need to survive. Take care and keep yourself warm babes.
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Very Useful post dear
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Thanks dear, m glad you found it helpful and useful 🙂
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The first pic looks so cozy 🙂
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ohh yes…that’s what i end up doing mostly Sony, cuddling up in my blanket with a cup of hot green tea 🙂
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Lovely post, i like to have lot of soups in winters to keep me warm 😀 thanks for sharing
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Thanks Mayuri. Yes, soups and stews are very good for winters 🙂
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Great post. Loved the 1st pic..I am so addicted to clicking pics of me weaing socks! 🙂
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ha ha ha thanks Swati. I love wearing cute and funky socks out here. china market is crazy when it comes to clothes and accessories
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Great post 🙂 I love winters but falling sick just ruins all the fun 🙁 and Delhi now toh is becoming freezing!! Will keep these tips in mind 🙂
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Oh my, those are prettiest egg fries I have seen!
Such a simple and clever idea to season the eggs. I love eggs and they are practically my protein source since I don’t eat meat much.
Thanks for sharing these tips! 🙂
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Thanks Lena, stick to the eggs for winters, they rich in protein and nutrition.
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winters and makki ki roti – yummm! love the images you have used
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ha ha ha so true Shilpa, nothing like Makke ki Roti and Sarson ka Saag…!!!! I love Indian Food and spices
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Such a useful post definitely bookmarking this……. it is so important these days to eat right for your health. ….. thank you for posting such a informative post…… and just love the images…..<3
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Thanks Dear, m glad you could find it helpful and useful 🙂
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This is an amazing post. So far I am enjoying winters!
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Wow that sounds cool Aditi…thanks for your compliments 🙂
Such a useful post hun..Ginger tea and dry fruits..Things to relish in winters 🙂
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Thanks Saniya, much on those dry fruits and keep sipping the hot green tea…have fun during the winters 🙂
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Great post dear!!
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