Some food ingredient tips that make your health charming in this winter
Parties, gathering in homes or pubs or some closed area are very common in winter. Other most common things in winter are very common, i.e, health issues like fever, cold, cough, tonsil infection, stomach infections. During this season, people avoid going outside because of the cold. They try to gather in some closed places like restaurants, someone’s house or pubs, which helps germs to transmit easily via contact.
Some tips that can help you to boost up yourself in winter, as well as give you preliminary relief from very common health issues
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Ginger:
Ginger is a very well-known spice throughout the world for its flavor, taste and beneficial effects in cooking. During cold or flu, ginger helps to sweat out the toxins, which provide temporary relief.
Uses:
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You can take one or two small pieces of ginger in your mouth and chew. After that swallow, the extracted juice; your throat can feel temporary relief during cold, flu especially cough.
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You can also add ginger paste in tea or coffee. Just make your liquor tea or milk tea or coffee and add a small piece of ginger paste and your drink is ready for refreshment. Especially in winter morning or evening it feels like `just wow`. During fever or cold or cough, it can also give you relief especially your throat.
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Cloves:
Clove is a very well-known spice for its flavor. Cloves are rich in antioxidants, which contains vitamin C, vitamin K, minerals, fiber, etc. Cloves also contain Eugenol, which acts as an antiseptic, and anti-inflammatory. During winter, if you suffering from a dry cough, one or two pieces of clove per day will you relief from it as well as help you clear your respiratory system.
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For best results during cold or dry cough, just take one or two pieces of clove daily in your mouth after lunch or dinner. Take a small bite then swallow the extracted oil. You can see the result within one or two days.
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You can also add cloves in hot liquor tea or milk tea, which will make your tea refreshing and add beautiful smell.
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Green Tea:
Greentea is a very good source of antioxidant (polyphenol, flavonoid, catechin), which helps you to protect your body from various health issues and help to boost up your immune systems.
Uses:
- One or two cups of green tea daily are very helpful. You just follow two steps, boil a cup of water then dip one teabag and cover it for 1-2 minutes. Your hot refreshing tea is ready. You can also add a small amount of ginger paste or clove for additional flavor. For best results, take a cup of hot green tea in the morning.
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Holy basil or Tulsi:
Tulsi leaves have excellent medicinal power. In Ayurvedic treatment, Tulsi leaves play an important role. Tulsi is a good source of Vitamin A, Vitamin K, vitamin C and potassium, magnesium and iron. Tulsi leaves act as an antioxidant and has antibacterial properties. Chewing 2-4 pieces of Tulsi leaves daily in morning can help you protect yourself from cold, cough, dry cough, sore throat, etc. especially in winter.
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For best result, take 2-4 pieces of Tulsi leaves daily in the morning. Wash the leaves very well, then chew it and swallow the whole leaves including extracted juice. Tulsi leaves are suggested every morning, especially in winter, to children who have a tendency of cough, cold, etc.
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You can also take Tulsi as a tea form. Boil water and add 1 Tulsi tea bag or 1 teaspoon Tulsi tea. Then keep it covered for 2-3 minutes. Hot, refreshing, flavored tea is ready for you.
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Honey:
Honey is a very good source of energy, which contains glucose and fructose. Honey is a simple carbohydrate, which can be digested easily. In winter, honey helps to warm up your body and also provide you energy. Some studies also have shown that it helps to control cough.
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Daily one tablespoon of honey can be consumed in the morning, especially in winter. You can also add honey as a sweetener with tea, coffee, fruit juice, etc. Diabetic patients are suggested to avoid honey.
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Soup:
Hot soup is a very popular starter for children to adults in winter. You can make soup in many different ways like the addition of chicken, mushrooms, corn, vegetables, etc. Soup not only helps to keep your body warm but also has nutritional benefits. For children, homemade soup is very nutritious and serves as a good snack in winter.
These are common ingredients, affordable, easily available and beneficial as we use them all in our daily life. Therefore, to avoid common health issues like fever, cough, cold, etc. in winter, just follow these tips and you can make your winter joyful.
References:
1. https://www.livestrong.com/article/539683-the-benefits-of-ginger-for-a-cough/
2. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/benefits-of-cloves
3. https://www.practo.com/healthfeed/health-benefits-of-tulsi-basil-26332/post
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