We often find that many elderly family members prefer traditional food to modern ones. One reason may be that they didn’t train their taste buds for today’s “fast food”. A second, more plausible, explanation could be to better understand them that our food choices defined who we were. Some of our traditional food sources provide us with essential nutrients that we require in our lives. It is possible that this is the reason why most Indian festivals are associated with particular foods or seasonal produce. Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar took us down memory lane to understand why we should revert to our “time-tested food practices.”
Rujuta captioned her post, “Top 10 Winter Superfoods”, and added in the caption that we make sure to include them in our winter diet as they are good for immunity, joint and bone health, skin, hair and more. Were.
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Nutritionists have also suggested how we can eat these foods.
1) For example, on her list is millet, which is rich in B vitamins and promotes muscle growth and hair regeneration. You can make bhakri, laddu, khichdi, bhajani thalipeeth etc from it.
2) Good then. It is good for bones, and works wonders as a digestive aid. You can make goon ladoos, fry them in ghee and sprinkle some sugar on top.
3) Green vegetables like spinach, fenugreek, mint, mustard, green garlic are great as antioxidants, provide fiber and vitamins. They are also anti-inflammatory and reduce irritation in the hands and feet.
4) Sesame, an essential part of Makar Sankranti, contains essential fatty acids and vitamin E. It is good for skin, bones and hair. Use sesame seeds to make chikkis, laddoos, chutneys or just masalas.
5) Kulith (and other forgotten pulses like alsen, navrangi dal) prevent kidney stones and palpitations from bloating. It is a good source of protein, fiber and macro-nutrients.
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For the full list, check out her post below:
Traditional foods are always associated with a particular culture or region and are often passed down from generation to generation. Such foods are a powerhouse of nutrients and free from processed components. Though our fast-paced life might compel us to go for processed foods, it is always a good idea to take out time to try all things traditional.
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