Chills of winter affects more than just our wardrobe. Our body also experience changes in energy levels, metabolism and even food preference.
Do you react to bitter cold by skipping the gym and convincing yourself you deserve a calorie splurge to warm up and offset your discomfort?
Well, then let me tell you, you're not the only one. Just as we shouldn’t overdo ice cream during the hot summery days, we shouldn’t live on a steady diet of hot chocolate and warm cookies during winter, either.
Well here I come with a list of Winter Friendly foods:
- Broccoli & Cauliflower: These cruciferous vegetables may be your top defense against winter sickness. Broccoli and cauliflower are both high in vitamin C, which is associated with enhanced immune function. If you can’t find fresh versions, don’t fret — frozen broccoli and cauliflower are just as nutritious.
- Roots & Tubers: Root vegetables like beets, carrots and turnips can withstand the cold, so local farmers can provide fresh produce — and you can reap the benefits. Roast carrots for a boost of beta-carotene, or boil turnips for vitamins C and A.
- Oatmeal: Oatmeal is much more than just a convenient breakfast food; it also provides nutrients that are essential during winter. Oatmeal is high in zinc (important for proper immune function) and soluble fiber (associated with heart health). Although instant oatmeal is more convenient, but its better to go with old fashioned oats , to serve us a quick steaming Hot Porridge.
- Soup: Soup is winter’s perfect food — as long as you hold the cream, salt and beef. Look for soup recipes that call for chicken broth, vegetable broth or water as the base and include a lot of vegetables. Pair your soup with a side of 100 percent whole grain crackers for a dose of grains.
- Citrus Fruits: Citrus fruits like Orange, sweet lime, kinnow, and grapefruit, are at their juiciest, in the winters, which are loaded with Vitamin C, and rich sources of flavonoids by boosting our bodies immunity and anti-oxidants.
