Winter Superfoods: Healthy Food Items That Can Keep You Warm In Winters

By Bhumika Chitkara

The best season of the year has finally arrived! It is the winter season! We all are excited about warm clothes and fuzzy socks. What, according to you, is the best part about this chilly season? For us, it is the delicious food items we get to eat! Leafy greens, hot tea or coffee and whatnot. These pieces of treat can leave your mouth watery and your body warm. Other than generating heat, food items like spices, eggs, and dry fruits can also build your immunity and give you much-needed energy. So, let's dive deep into the healthy food items that can keep you warm in winter. 

A hot cup of beverage:

 A chilly winter day not just calls but screams for a cup of hot drink. What is better than curling up in the blanket watching your favourite series with a hot cup of tea, coffee, hot chocolate or a bowl of sizzling hot healthy soup? These hot beverages are a life saviour in the freezing weather and can keep your body warm from inside and outside. Pregnant and lactating moms can have turmeric milk and soups!

Dry fruits:

What do you think can beat a handful of nuts? Still, looking for the answer? For us, it's actually nothing! Dry fruits are nutritious and are one of the best food items that keep you warm in winter. Not just providing warmth, dry fruits like almonds, cashews, walnuts and many other nuts can help strengthen your immune system, keep your skin healthy and prevent many diseases. So, what are you waiting for; raid your kitchen for some dry fruits and build your immunity this winter season!

Jaggery:

Is jaggery a substitute for sugar? This question is one of the most common doubts we all must have. Jaggery is higher in nutritional value than sugar, giving it an extra edge! Jaggery can create warmth in your body, making it the perfect food item for winter! This sweet food can help detoxify your body, improve gut health and strengthen immunity! It can also protect you from catching common colds and coughs during the chilly season.

Eggs:

It is officially the season when you can have hot omelettes, boiled, poached and scrambled eggs! Winter is the best time to consume eggs as the healthy fat can help you keep warm and energised. This superfood is packed with numerous nutrients and can help keep diseases and infections at bay.  So, stock up your kitchen with eggs and enjoy one every day!

Spices:

Winter is the best season to include all the spices like turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and many more in your diet! These spices produce heat in your body, build immunity and help fight diseases. Indian spices are known for their anti-inflammatory and antibacterial nature. These are a powerhouse of antioxidants and can comfort you like a warm hug in the winter!

Green leafy vegetables:

Sarso ka saag, palak paneer, methi and other delicious green vegetables can fill your mouth with water! No wonder these winter delicacies make you wait every year! These vegetables are full of antioxidants that help you fight the common flu during the winter season. They are known to generate heat and keep your body warm. Leafy greens are the best example of taste with nutrition! 

Other winter vegetables:

What is the one thing that comes to mind when you hear winter? For us, it’s gajar ka halwa! Yes, there is a reason why we eat all these halwas and sheeras in the winter weather. The vegetables and ingredients used in them are highly nutritious and known for their heat-generating properties. Vegetables like carrots can be eaten raw or cooked. Other vegetables like onions and garlic are also known for their many beneficial properties. So, stock up on your vegetables!

Til and jaggery laddoos:

Who needs an introduction to the delicious til laddoos and gud chikkis? These healthy winter snacks are the best things to munch on guilt-free! Til or sesame seeds used for these laddoos are known for their warmth-giving and energising properties! The jaggery peanut bars are also everyone’s all-time favourite! Again, both the ingredients in these bars are high in nutrients, and the best part is they taste delicious!