Food To Beat The Ongoing Chill

Beat the ongoing chill with some nutritious snacking…

It’s still cold in some parts of the country. Cups of delicious hot chocolate, fancy warm teas, spicy, heavy meals and ghee-laden mithais are still going strong. Put these comfort foods and the lethargy that the cold brings together, and what you get is the dread of putting on weight. Follow these simple and healthy hacks to stop you from adding the winter weight, this season.

Warmth In A Cup

Grandma was right, and the rest of the world agrees now. Our humble haldi-doodh, now better known as turmeric latte, is perfect for those who want a healthy alternative to caffeine-rich beverages.

But if you cannot give up your daily cuppa joy, worry not. There are many ways to make your tea healthy. For starters, replace sugar with honey, and opt for green tea rich in antioxidants to boost your metabolism and aid weight loss. Or, just add a few herbs and spices commonly available in your kitchen, and you can make a potent drink replete with many medicinal benefits that can help you fight a range of health problems, from common cold to diabetes. Some of the ingredients you can add to tea include tulsi, ginger, lemongrass, cinnamon, saffron, lemon etc.