{"id":60548,"date":"2021-12-14T14:53:14","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T09:23:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/?p=60548"},"modified":"2024-09-05T13:01:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-05T07:31:46","slug":"which-healthy-indian-foods-to-include-in-your-winter-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/2021\/12\/14\/which-healthy-indian-foods-to-include-in-your-winter-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Healthy Indian Foods To Include In Your Winter Diet?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the temperatures drop in the winter season, energy levels drop too. Since this is also the holiday season, we end up eating rich foods that can negatively affect our weight. Here are some of the important Indian foods for a winter diet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What you should know:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#6-Must-have-winter-foods-in-your-diet\">6 Must-have winter foods in your diet<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-Healthy-Indian-recipes-in-winter\">2 Healthy Indian recipes in winter<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong id=\"6-Must-have-winter-foods-in-your-diet\">6 Must-have winter foods in your diet<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are <strong>healthy Indian foods<\/strong> to help you stay warm in the winter season. Here are some winter foods that are ideal for your diet:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Dry fruits and nuts <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60549 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Dry-fruits-in-winter.jpg\" alt=\"Dry fruits in winter_activ living\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You can get natural warmth from dry fruits like apricots, dates, raisins, or dried figs (<em>anjeer<\/em>) along with nuts like cashews, almonds, and walnuts. They are rich in essential oils, vitamins, and minerals so you can add them to your morning breakfast or evening snack routine.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Ginger <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This is a root that increases heat in the body naturally. It also boosts <strong>blood circulation<\/strong> and digestion. You can eat ginger plain or add it to your morning tea. You can grate ginger and boil it in a cup of water with some honey.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Whole grains and pulses <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63289 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Whole-wheat-grains-and-flour-in-winter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whole grains like <em>bajra, ragi, makai<\/em>, and barley are important foods in a healthy winter diet. You can include these flours while making <em>rotis<\/em>. You can pair these <em>rotis<\/em> with <em>moong dal<\/em> and other legumes for a wholesome winter meal.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Jaggery and honey <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Honey is effective against cold and flu which are prevalent in the winter season. Whereas jaggery improves digestion while providing as much heat as you get from sugar. These <strong>sugar substitutes<\/strong> can be healthy winter options to sweeten your foods.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Spices <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63291 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Spices-in-winter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Pepper, cinnamon, turmeric, and saffron are just some of the examples of spices to add to your winter diet. Your body produces heat while digesting these spices. Eating spicy foods is also known to increase body heat and stay warm.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Ghee <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>When consumed in small quantities, ghee can cut down bad fats and keep your body warm. One tablespoon or 18 grams of ghee is enough to help you stay warm through the day.<\/p>\n<p><strong id=\"2-Healthy-Indian-recipes-in-winter\">2 Healthy Indian recipes in winter<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Winter foods in India can be different in every region. This includes popular dishes like <em>sarson<\/em> <em>ka saag<\/em> and <em>makai roti<\/em>, or <em>undhiyo<\/em>. Here is a soup and dessert recipe to keep you warm in the winter season:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lemon and coriander soup<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-63562 size-full lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lemon-coriander-soup-in-winter.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Lemon is a rich source of Vitamin C and can prevent cold or cough. Coriander is another great source of fibre, iron, and Vitamin K. You can add vegetables like cabbage, spinach, mushroom, or tofu. Top the soup with pepper to make it more effective against cold.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Gajar ka halwa<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60553 aligncenter lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Gajar-ka-halwa-in-winter.jpg\" alt=\"Gajar ka halwa in winter_activ living\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 800px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 800\/533;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gajar ka halwa is a staple winter sweet dish in India. On a particularly cold winter day, this sweet dish is made with carrots, milk, and sugar. You can also garnish your halwa with dry fruits like almonds and cashews. Here\u2019s a recipe for <strong>sugar-free gajar ka halwa<\/strong>. You can also replace the carrots with almonds or moong dal.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a detailed <strong>winter checklist<\/strong> to help you stay healthy with food and fitness habits. For more <strong>fitness<\/strong> or <strong>nutrition<\/strong> related advice, visit Activ Living.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/campaign\/longer?source=v3_ola_1&amp;utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=fb&amp;utm_campaign=chronic&amp;utm_content=BlgFtrProdBan-NutritionSep23\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60144 show-mobile lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ABHI_banner_Nutrition_Mobile.gif\" alt=\"ABHI_banner_Nutrition_Mobile\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 400px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 400\/400;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/campaign\/longer?source=v3_ola_1&amp;utm_source=social&amp;utm_medium=fb&amp;utm_campaign=chronic&amp;utm_content=BlgFtrProdBan-NutritionSep23\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-60143 hide-mobile lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.adityabirlacapital.com\/healthinsurance\/active-together\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ABHI_banner_Nutrition_Desktop.gif\" alt=\"ABHI_banner_Nutrition_Desktop\" width=\"686\" height=\"124\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 686px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 686\/124;\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the temperatures drop in the winter season, energy levels drop too. 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