Top 10 winter superfoods
1. Bajra – as bhakri, laddoo, Khichdi, bhajani thalipeeth, etc. Rich in B vitamins, promotes muscle gain, boosts hair growth.
2. Goond – as laddoo or goond paani, roasted in ghee and sprinkled with sugar. Great for bones, improves sex drive, good digestive aid.
3. Green vegetables – Palak, methi, sarson, pudina and especially green lasun – anti-inflammatory, reduces burning in hands & feet.
4. Kand – root veggies of all kinds – as tikkis, sabzis, speicality dishes like undhiyo, roasted and eaten with seasoning of salt & chilli powder. Prebiotic, aids weight loss, improves digestion & assimilation of nutrients.
5. Seasonal fruits – Sitaphal, Peru, Apple, Khurmani. Enjoy them ripe, eat fresh & whole after washing. Good mid meal. Rich in micronutrients and fibre, helps with hydration of skin.
6. Til – as chiki, laddoo, chutney, seasoning. Rich in essential fatty acids, Vit E. Good for bones, skin, hair.
7. Peanuts – Have them boiled or roasted, turn them into a chutney, use them for seasoning salads & sabzis. Amongst world’s healthiest foods, rich in Vit B, amino acids, polyphenols. Good for heart.
8. Ghee – Cook in ghee, add ghee to dals, rice, bhakri, bhatis, rotis. Helps with assimililation of Vit D, taste enhancer.
9. White butter – Dollop on bhakri or bhajani thalipeeth, added to saags & dals in winters. Helps with joint lubrication, skin hydration, bone health, critical for #wfh induced load on neck & spine, reduces gas.
10. Kulith – Made into a paratha, soup, dal etc. Prevents kidney stones, beats bloating, good source of protein, fibre & micro-nutrients.
