As soon as the temperature drops and the blanket of chilly winter sets in, the belly starts demanding foods that not only keeps warm but are also rich in nutrients and enhances immunity. We bring here a list of such top 10 foods you should have in winters to keep you warm:
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Oatmeal
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Oats being whole grain provide the fiber dose and proteins laden with starch; reducing the bad level of cholesterol in the body. You can get nutrients with just a bowl of oatmeal keeping the body warm.
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Cold coffee
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Yes, Cold coffee, you must be shocked to find this name in this article. But the fact is a cup of coffee can keep you warm, irrespective of whether it is a hot one or a cold one. It is not the temperature of coffee that is important, but the amount of caffeine it brings it to you. So a cold coffee in a chilly evening can give you the needed warmth.
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Ginger
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Ginger not only keeps you warm in winters but also boost the digestive and immune system. You can use it in salad dressings, soup, tea or simply in hot water.
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Hot soups
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Winters are always accompanied with hot soups. Soups such as chicken soup, tomato soup, sweet corn soup, etc. can be prepared.
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Hot Drinks
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It is advisable to take a bulk of hot drinks during the winters to keep yourself warm. Tea, coffee, apple cider or hot cocoa are the best ones.
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Poultry products
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During winter, it becomes important to take food which is rich in iron and minerals so that the internal warmth of the body system is maintained. Poultry products seem to the best option as they are low in terms of the saturated fats.
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Whole grain
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The whole grain is a rich carrier of carbohydrates, which require a lot of energy in order to break down. This energy is used by the body as a fuel to keep warm during the chilly winters. The whole grains are also a rich source of Vitamin B, which help the thyroid gland in properly regulating the body temperature. So, you must add Brown rice, Bajra, Barley and Millets to your diet.
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Nuts
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Nothing seems better than munching a bowl of nuts in a chilly afternoon of winters. Nuts are the best food to keep you warm during winters. You can roast it or even toast it- the choice is yours. Almonds, cashew nuts, walnuts and peanuts are unbeatable. You can either intake any one of them or take all of them.
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Cinnamon and spices
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Even if you are not an ardent lover of spices, adding the few essential spices during the winters is a must to keep the body warm in order to beat the chill. Cinnamon, nutmeg, paprika, allspice and cumin boost the metabolism of the body and raise the level of heat in the body.
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Jaggery
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Jaggery should be compulsorily taken during the winters. It is of great help is reducing cough when used with ginger. Jaggery is healthier than sugar and keeps warm during winters. Sweet dishes such as gud ka rasgulla contains jaggery only which is good for health.