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News India Live, Digital Desk: As soon as the winter season arrives, there is only one fear – that one might fall ill again. Dry air, joint pain, and never-ending cough and cold are some of the problems that make this season beautiful as well as difficult. Our slightest carelessness invites many problems, from dryness of skin and hair to constipation and weak immunity.
In such a situation, it is more important to pay attention to our diet than medicines. Famous nutritionist Lima Mahajan has told about 5 such simple things present in the kitchen, which if you include in your winter diet, you can stay away from many seasonal diseases.
1. Treasure of green vegetables in the market
In winter, vegetable carts are filled with fresh, green and seasonal vegetables. According to nutritionist Lima Mahajan, you just have to focus on these. Give maximum space to green vegetables like fenugreek, spinach, radish leaves in your plate. These vegetables are not only good in taste, but are also a treasure trove of antioxidants, which increase the body’s power to fight diseases and also fulfill the deficiency of essential minerals.
2. One sweet potato, many benefits
Sweet potato is the superfood of winter. Lima Mahajan gives a very useful advice – try to eat a boiled sweet potato instead of a roti in the afternoon during winters. You can include it in your diet by making chaat, adding it to salad or making kebabs. Along with giving you energy, it also keeps your digestion healthy.
3. Haleem seeds: No less than a boon for women
Halim seeds are also called garden cress seeds. These small seeds are very beneficial for women. Women who suffer from anemia or iron deficiency must eat laddus made from haleem seeds. These seeds also have the property of balancing hormones, which provides relief from many problems of women.
4. Millet: Which keeps the body warm from inside
As soon as winter starts, include millet in your kitchen. This is a grain that helps in keeping the body naturally warm from inside. You can make millet roti, eat its khichdi, or even make soup from it. By eating millet you will feel less cold and you will be protected from diseases caused by cold.
5. Liquorice: Cure for every sore throat
Sore throat, pain and cough are common in winter. In such a situation, a small stick of liquorice can be very useful for you. Whenever you feel any problem in the throat, just add a one-inch piece of liquorice in a cup of water, boil it and drink it like tea. This tea will help you get instant relief from throat pain and cough.