What should one eat and drink in Winter

As amount of chill increases in air, many persons are excited with the advent of winter. The joy of taking mild sunlight on sand doubles the happiness in winter. These months of winter are the best for traveling. One can also give more time for his/her hobbies.

In winter, there comes a change in the routine of edible items and eating habits. Soups of tomato and green vegetables of winter take place of cold drinks. Drinking hot tea and coffee removes the effect of chill. Chocolate flavored hot milk is favorite of children and coffee lovers also enjoy a lot of mugs of tea in day and night.

Take Nutritious Food

The joy of eating salad in winter becomes manifold. The ingredients of salad are changed slightly. One can improve health by consuming nutritious food is the form of salad of  green leafy vegetables, carrots, radish, tomatoes, beet etc. One can take hot black tea instead of drinking a lot of water. Sandwiches can be prepared by using seasonal vegetables etc. One can consume hot vegetable with lunch. In this season, body is able to digest and grasp more, so one can increase high calorie diet by using seasonal potatoes. The potatoes of winter season have enough minerals and the skin of potato should be consumed with it because of its high nutritious value. One can enjoy a lot of dry fruits, which are easily digestible in these days. Hot flavored chocolate drinks are also very good for health in winter season.

Protein rich diet gives the mind an extra boost in winter. When protein rich food enters the body it creates new types of hormones in the body. This gives freshness and energy to the body. The winter is best of all seasons for improving ones immune power and overall health. The green leafy vegetables and fruits, which are only available in this season, are very rich in vitamins and nutritious value. One should know that a small bowl full of carrot a day gives necessary vitamin ‘A’ needed for body. Vitamin ‘A’ is very essential for health of skin and eyes. This also improves immune power of the body. Cauliflower is also a very good vegetable of winter rich in vitamin ‘A’ and vitamin ‘C’ which is also needed to improve immune power. In winter, more energy is needed to keep oneself warm so one should give more concentration of eating adequate food.