HAPPY
WINTERS
With the onset of winter season and chills with cold breeze throughout the day is perfect to aggravate our
taste buds and feed ourselves with something Garma-garam and tasty. Yes, it is
this season where hunger pangs of all age groups are in full bloom and we also
feel like cooking new dishes and eating it.
But at the same time, we
should be careful enough to pamper our taste buds with foods which are in
season and also takes care of our health and make us glow. The very first thing
that comes to our mind in chilled winter mornings, cuddled up in blanket and sitting
in front of a fireplace, is having a cup of hot ginger tea.
Yes, ginger a very important
spice especially in winter, when throat infections due to cough and cold are
viral. Ginger is immediate rescue and relief in such cases. The aromatic oil in
ginger helps to aid digestion of those food items which may be fat-laden
especially in winters, and soothe the walls of the gastrointestinal tract. It
helps in flatulence as well.
From the Ayurvedic perspective, it
is a superfood believed to destroy toxins from the body, improve the secretion
of digestive enzymes, warm up the body during winters, helps in clearing phlegm
from the lungs, alleviating cough, cold and breathing issues. It has a rejuvenating effect on the body and mind. Its active component, gingerol helps to
provide instant relief to your body during chills
From vitamins and mineral point of view, being rich in Manganese,
it helps in bone formation, metabolic activity and much more. It helps in
nausea, hiccups, and joint pains or arthritis.
This magical spice, commonly found
in our kitchen can really be our health friend this season. Toh
Chalo dosto ek cup adrak wali chai ho jaye!
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