Soup prepared from coarse cereals and colorful vegetables will keep the body warm in winter and increase immunity.....

Winters is now at its peak. It is expected more cool weather in the coming months December, January, and February. In such a situation, warming our body in a natural way is more important because our body is our real-life partner. No doubt at all. If our partner falls sick and not supporting us, then think about what would be the response of your daily routine work. Better to take care of our body and make it healthy and well maintained.

As we know that the winter season is also considered the best for food because our body burns more calories. This is the reason that the risk of becoming obese in winter is less than in other seasons. In winter we can increase the quantity of food a little and include coarse grains in the diet. 

Digestion gets better during this season and coarse grains help in keeping the body warm. What should be the food in winter that keeps your body warm, increases its ability to fight diseases, and also fulfills the deficiency of nutrients,  it includes maize, jawar, bajra, and ragi in the diet from the beginning of winter.

Eating different types of dishes prepared from them is a better option. For example, porridge, roti, or dosa. The dish prepared from them helps in controlling weight and keeping the body warm. Provided that ghee is not used much in these. Experts say many types of vegetables are easily available in this season. You can make soup and drink it. Soups fulfill the lack of water and nutrients in the body. A little black pepper powder can be added to this. The antioxidants present in the mixed vegetable soup also increase the ability to fight diseases. 

Green vegetables like fenugreek, spinach, mustard, bathua are available in this season. They are rich in nutrients like vitamins A, E, K, folic acid, iron, potassium, and calcium. At least one out of every two meals that are, for lunch or dinner, they must be taken in some form or the other. Along with controlling weight, it removes phlegm. Which often happens in the winter season. All three can be eaten together or separately. They are not only hot in effect, but they are also good sources of iron which is essential for us in winters. 

One of the major problems of winter is the dryness of the skin. With regular consumption of sesame and peanuts, the skin remains shiny and soft. These days, jaggery should be used instead of sugar in things like tea or carrot pudding. It's not like this. 

Apart from that our body needs a certain amount of water to function optimally. Therefore, drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily. Lack of water can have a bad effect on your digestive system.

Stay healthy, stay safe... 

Consuming radish in winter seasons gives more health benefits....

Radish is botanically called  Raphanus sativus, an annual or biennial plant in the mustard family (Brassicaceae), grown worldwide for its large succulent and edible taproot. Radish roots are low in calories and are usually eaten raw. The young leaves can be cooked like spinach.  

Raphanus sativus- mature and fresh roots

Radishes are usually grown as annuals and are harvested before they flower. The lobed leaves form a basal rosette that emerges from the top of the root.  Radish must be consumed in the winter season. Eating this strengthens immunity. It is a seasonal vegetable and has more benefits if eaten in the winter season.  In the winter season, it can be eaten along with carrots, beetroot, and tomato. 

There are many benefits of eating radish. Some of the important are -   

1. Eating radish increases immunity. Due to which a person will not suffer from frequent colds and coughs.

2. Consuming it reduces the risk of heart. It contains anthracene which reduces the level of heart disease.

3. Consuming radish in cold strengthens the digestive system. And digestion is easy.

4. Diabetic patients can also consume radish. It lowers the amount of blood sugar. However, it should not be consumed if you have high blood sugar. Or take it only after consulting a doctor.

5. Drinking radish juice is beneficial when there is physical fatigue. After heating it, add a little rock salt to it and gargle with warm water. It gives a lot of relief. And the swelling coming in the throat will also reduce.

6. If you are struggling with the problem of insomnia, then definitely consume radish in cold.

7. Consuming radish strengthens the bones. Because it is rich in calcium.

8. If the teeth are becoming more yellow, then make small pieces of radish and put lemon juice on them, and rub it on the teeth. This will eliminate the yellowness.

9. Regular consumption of radish makes the kidney and liver healthy. The indigestion problem also goes away.

10. Eating radish increases appetite.

 

Stay healthy, stay safe...