Winter is almost here and we are all feeling the chill in the air. Apart from warm soils and fresh vegetables, the weather brings along many ailments including cough, cold, sore throat etc. This is the reason why experts recommend taking special care of our overall nutrition and immunity to prevent such seasonal diseases. The best part here is that you do not need to go for long to increase immunity. Instead, look into your pantry and get some simple and basic kitchen ingredients – trust us, these ginger, cinnamon, cloves etc work wonders for our health. Homegrown herbs and spices, mixed with milk or fresh seasonal produce, help you get a variety of warm and comforting drinks that soothe your soul during winters. Unlike the cool and cozy coolers and sorbets of summer, winter calls for masala chai, kanji and more – each of which can be easily made at home with a few simple ingredients.
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Keeping this in mind, we bring you a list of popular home drinks that can help boost your immune health against the changing seasons. Just have a look.
Here are 5 best home drink options for boosting immunity:
1. Masala Chai
Let’s agree—a pinch in the air for masala chai. Tea made with whole garam spices – cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaves, nutmeg etc. makes a great tea for promoting overall health. You can add or avoid milk in masala chai recipe. We bring you the perfect masala chai recipe. click here,
2. Kahwa
Another form of masala chai, kahwa is a traditional drink in Kashmiri cuisine. It is made using green tea, almonds, saffron, cardamom, cinnamon etc. Here is the badam kahwa recipe that will help you fight the seasonal change. click here.
3. Wok
Kada is a healthy drink that has been a part of traditional medicine for centuries. Also called herbal tea, it is a nutritious blend of many herbs and spices. Here we have brought you the recipe of one such kadai. click here,
4. Saffron Milk
A healthy and delicious drink, saffron milk not only helps keep you warm during winters but also benefits your overall health. In addition to milk and saffron, this drink contains cardamom, pistachios and almonds. click here for the recipe.
5. Kanji
With a hearty blend of spices and medicinal herbs, kanji improves the digestive system. And by making good use of fresh seasonal produce, we can make it more nutritious and also increase immunity. click here For the traditional carrot kanji recipe.
Try these recipes and make winter a hearty and healthy affair for you!
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