By Devi Poojari
November 8, 2023
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With the onset of the winter tags the problem of air pollution that causes sore throat, dry cough and the common flu. Fortifying one’s body against these ailments while also upkeeping the body’s immunity can be done by regularly consuming a few of these drinks with medicinal properties is of great help during this time.
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Made with whole spices like cinnamon, cloves and dry ginger simmered in water, the kadha is great to soothe cough and throat irritability.
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Loaded with vitamins and minerals from ingredients like coriander, aloe vera and spinach, drinking a glass of green juice is ideal for detoxing as well as building immunity.
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The mildly bitter flowers of the neem tree make for a tangy and delicious drink to have when simmered in a pepper and cumin infused rasam, offering multiple health benefits.
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Rich in collagen and one of the best beverages to consume when down with a flu, chicken broth is an anti-inflammatory liquid with healing properties.
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Use freshly grated turmeric root or a pinch of turmeric powder to add to plant milk or warm water and consume before bedtime, for good immunity and well-being.
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Make the most of the abundantly available citrus varieties this winter by drinking a glass of orange, sweet lime (mosambi) or grapefruit juice each morning.
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Known to be one of the leading antidotes for infections caused due to pollution and the dry winter weather, jaggery tea helps neutralize free radicals within the body as well as fight bacteria.
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Combine the nutritional potencies of apples, beetroot and carrot to extract a fibre-rich juice that eliminates blood impurities and boosts immunity with its antioxidant properties.
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A mutton-based soup made with goat trotters or paya, this protein-rich broth is often consumed for its warming and antibiotic potencies.
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