5 small dietary changes that can give you big payoffs at all times

You must have heard from many that your diet is the key to a healthier body. But sticking to one particular diet might deprive you of some major nutrients. That’s why top nutritionists always recommend you to keep swapping your diet according to the season or some special requirement if you may have one.

With the harsh winter season already here, many people are struggling with a cough, cold, and sniffles. That’s not all, this season is not too great for your joints and bones. Plus, you are mostly low on energy.

At this point, not changing your diet can cost you your immunity. Plus, amid Omicron and Delmicron lurking around, you really can’t afford to take that risk. That’s why making small changes in your diet can take you miles ahead.

Another reason why a diet change is needed during the winter season is that many people suffer from weight gain issues, thanks to noshing on gajar halwas and paranthas.

According to celebrity nutritionist Manisha Chopra, lack of vitamin D, reduced body temperature, or many other factors can be responsible for gaining those extra kilos during winters.

diet changes in winter
Winter is the season to enjoy. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

But you can deal with everything we have talked about by just making small changes to your diet. How should you go about it? Well, we are spelling it out.

Here are 5 key diet changes you should make in winters

  1. Include nuts and seeds in your daily routine

    Nuts and seeds tend to increase our body temperature and so, they help in keeping us warm during the chilly winter season. Nuts like almonds, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, and peanuts are beneficial in winters. You should include at least a handful of nuts and seeds twice in your daily diet.

  • Dairy and meat products are a must in winter

    Dairy and meat products like milk, curd, fish, and eggs are a great source of vitamin D, and should be included in your daily winter diet. You can also include chicken broth or soup to keep your body warm. Avoid curd at night. Eating foods like oily fish (salmon, herring, sardines, etc.) three times a week can protect your lungs from catching colds and respiratory infections in winters as they are good sources of Omega-3.

    • grilled fish
    Fish is great for your head and heart. Image courtesy: Pexels

  • Kesar

    A superfood for chilly wintersKesar includes a number of minerals and compounds like iron, magnesium, potassium, calcium, zinc, etc., that work together and keep our body warm and protected from winter dryness. Kesar’s warm consistency protects our body from catching coughs and colds. One can also consume it with warm milk.

  • Start your mornings with ginger

    Ginger is the best food item to include in your family’s winter meals, in order to keep your bodies warm and cozy. It is the perfect superfood for chilly winters. One should consume ginger tea in the morning, since it is the best way to include adrak in your winter diet.

    • ginger tea
    Ginger is great for your health, as are herbal teas to increase immunity. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

  • Make honey your best friend this winter

    • Rich in antioxidants, honey is considered a winter superfood for its warming properties. A spoonful of honey in the morning and before going to bed during the winter season can help in relieving cold and cough, and other respiratory illnesses. One can also consume honey with a glass of warm water in the morning and in the evening as well.

    “Food is pretty powerful. It has the ultimate power to keep our body happy and healthy in what-so-ever condition. By introducing some crucial changes to our diet in winters, we can actually help to reduce many of the negative impacts of winter on our bodies,” concludes Ms Chopra.