Winters Are Officially Here: 5 Health Drinks To Keep You Warm During Chilly Weather
Kolkata, Nov 12 (Alayaran.com); By -Trending Desk
As the mercury drops, thousands of people in India are seeking comfort and relief from cold medicines to get them through wintery month. Sipping on a warm glass of milk tea or hot coffee has become an age-old tradition to keep ourselves cozy during these chilling months.
However, if you're looking for something healthier than your ordinary Milk tea or hot coffee, consider exploring the numerous health benefits packed in various herbal teas, made using natural ingredients. This is where we have come up with some of delicious drinks that will add some warmth to your winter days without harming your health.
Here are five traditional beverages popular across India that can be enjoyed for a happy and healthy winter.
First up we would be the 'Lemon-Ginger Tea'. Indian households often begin their day with an ordinary milk tea, however replacing it with this tasty option during colder months can provide numerous advantages to one's health. Firstly, lemon contains high levels of Vitamin C which will help us fight off flu viruses. Similarly, ginger aids in soothing stomach and combating colds.
Another drink is the "Kashmiri Kahwa". Made from green tea leaves, spices, nuts, saffron it provides a range of essential nutrients that can be helpful during winter season. The presence of various spices like 'cardamom' and 'bay leaves' aids in relieving gas issues and bloating whereas almonds, the ingredient added to this recipe, aids in providing protein, magnesium, fibre and other healthy fats, which not just promote digestive well-being but are also used as skin moisture enhancers.
The "Cinnamon-Honey Water" is another interesting choice of drinks during cold months. The addition of 'cinnamon' enhances immunity and fight infections whereas 'honey', when added to any such water concoction aids in soothing a sore throat, thereby reducing its swelling and pain temporarily.
For those who are looking for a drink that provides immunity-boosting benefits during the winter season will be happy by incorporating "Turmeric Milk", prepared using turmeric powder or fresh ground turmeric root. Not just does this warm comforter aid is in boosting the immunity of body but also has antiviral and antibacterial properties.
Lastly, we must mention "Lemon-Honey Water" that combines to cleanse out toxins of liver through digestive system and aids digestion with the addition of some lemon juice. The overall concoction also aids the immune system for its proper function in fighting off the winter illnesses.
For those looking forward to try a healthier drinking option during this chilly month, one must opt for these delicious drinks to help them keep their health at bay.