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The cold months of winter can affect everything from digestion and metabolism to energy levels and immunity. Although warming up and drinking warm drinks can provide instant relief from the cold, what you eat plays an equally important role in keeping the body warm and flexible.
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, who has worked with stars like Kareena Kapoor, in her January 3 Instagram post shared Indian foods that naturally help keep the body warm during the cold months.
Which foods help in keeping the body warm in winter?
Sharing examples of regional winter diets, Rujuta highlighted how the food eaten daily in different parts of India naturally helps the body stay warm. “Bajra bhakri with loni, which is basically white butter, arshi chai chutney, which is flax seed chutney, and everything eaten here, like mandua roti, kulith paratha and wheat dal, all these things keep you warm,” she said.
He also pointed out that winter meals often include a balance of grains, pulses and vegetables. “There is also a green vegetable eaten here, cholai,” said Rujuta, underscoring how seasonal vegetables play an important role in winter nutrition.
Why does attitude matter as much as food in winter?
Beyond food, Rujuta shared a simple life lesson she once learned from an elderly man, highlighting the role of mindset in dealing with winter. Recalling the incident, he said, “I learned a very good kahwat (proverb) from an old wise man. His grandson was complaining, ‘Dadaji, mujhe bahut thand lag rahi hai’ (Grandfather, I am feeling very cold).”
According to Rujuta, Dada’s reaction has a deep meaning. “Grandfather said to him, ‘You hold the cold,'” she said. “So the child stood up with his chest exposed, and the cold went away.”
Taking inspiration from the story, Rujuta emphasized that resilience and attitude matter as much as diet. “I think in North India, there is a very good jugaad (a smart, practical solution for everything) for everything,” he said, “You don’t just need food, you also need attitude.,
Note to readers: This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions you may have about a medical condition.
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