These 10 warm drinks will keep you healthy in winter
February 20,Kathmandu.Everyone wants their morning to start well. Call it a myth or psychology, people believe that if the first few hours of the day go well, then everything throughout the day is positive and systematic.
Forget about a good start to the morning in the teeth-chattering cold, it becomes difficult to even leave the bed. Due to this, we reach everywhere late and do everything in a hurry. Due to this, all the work gets messed up. In such a situation, starting the day with warm drinks full of natural ingredients can be a good option. These will provide relief from the morning cold as well as many health benefits.
It is beneficial to drink warm drinks made from natural ingredients like turmeric, cinnamon, honey, lemon, basil leaves and ginger. This will give you an energetic start to the morning. It will help you stay healthy and refreshed throughout the cold season. This will keep the digestive system good and the immune system will also be strong.
Warm drinks are a must in winters
Nutritionist and founder of 'OneDietToday' Dr. Anu Agarwal says that warm drinks are necessary in the morning during winters. The temperature is very low in the morning. Therefore, drinking warm drinks warms the body. These drinks are energetic and the morning starts well and happily. Natural ingredients boost our metabolism and immunity.
Warm drinks are healthy for the body
The special thing about these warm drinks which are extremely beneficial for the body is that no processed ingredients are used to make them. Most of the ingredients like cinnamon, ginger, cloves, cumin and turmeric can be found in the kitchen itself.
Understand these drinks in detail:
Cinnamon and Honey Tea
- You can start your day with a drink made from a simple mixture of cinnamon and honey. Both these things are easily available in the home and market.
- Cinnamon can help control blood sugar levels. Blood sugar levels increase rapidly in winters. Therefore, it is a good option for morning warm drinks. It is rich in antioxidants and reduces the risk of cancer by eliminating free radicals.
- Honey boosts energy levels and metabolism. Honey strengthens the immune system and also maintains good skin health.
How to prepare it
For this, add a piece of cinnamon or half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder in hot water. Let it boil for some time. Then remove it from the flame and add a teaspoon of honey to it. Your energetic warm drink is ready.
Lemon water with honey
- The mixture of lemon, honey and water is very popular. Lemon is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. It helps in digestion and detoxes the liver.
- Honey is rich in antimicrobial properties and adds natural sweetness to the drink. This drink also strengthens the immune system.
How to prepare it
For this, first heat a glass of water. Then add the juice of half a lemon to it. Mix one spoon of honey in it and drink it like tea.
Mint and Tulsi Tea
- You must have had Tulsi leaf tea at some point of time. If mint leaves are also added to it, it will become a refreshing drink with a special flavour.
- Basil leaves are rich in antioxidants. They reduce mental and physical stress.
- Mint helps in digestion and cools the stomach. You will feel refreshed after drinking this drink. This will keep the stomach calm and the brain will function better.
How to prepare it
Leave some fresh basil leaves and mint leaves in hot water. Cover it with a vessel or lid so that its refreshing smell remains intact.
Apple Cider Vinegar and Honey
If someone likes tangy drinks then warm drink made from apple cider vinegar and honey is a good option for them.
Vinegar helps in digestion and keeps the pH level under control. Honey adds antimicrobial properties along with natural sweetness. By drinking it, you will feel fresh and digestion will remain healthy.
How to prepare it
Mix one teaspoon of vinegar and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of warm water. Mix it well and sip it slowly like tea.
Ginger and Lemon Tea
- Ginger and lemon tea is a perfect warm drink for cold mornings. You will find both these things in your kitchen.
- Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and is hot in nature. It can provide relief from muscle pain which often occurs in winters.
- Lemon is rich in vitamin C. It strengthens the immune system and protects against seasonal diseases.
How to prepare it
To make it, just add a few slices of fresh ginger to hot water and squeeze half a lemon. Your healthy and warm drink is ready.
Tea with Tulsi, Ginger, Clove and Cinnamon
- If you feel very cold in the mornings during winters, then tea made of basil, ginger, clove and cinnamon is the best option.
- Tulsi is rich in antioxidants. It relieves physical and mental stress.
- The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger relieve inflammation of muscles and joints.
- Clove has a hot nature, so it keeps the body warm.
- Cinnamon is anti-inflammatory and anti-diabetic. It also improves brain functioning.
How to prepare it
For this, boil a few basil leaves, a few pieces of ginger, 3-4 cloves and a small piece of cinnamon in a glass of water. If it tastes astringent, you can add a teaspoon of honey. Your best warm drink for winter mornings is ready.
Raw turmeric water
- If you have very little time in the morning then raw turmeric water can be a better option.
- Raw turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, which reduces inflammation in the body and joints. It is rich in antioxidants, which reduces the risk of cancer. It also has anti-bacterial properties.
How to prepare it
Take a few pieces of raw turmeric, boil it in a glass of water and strain it. Your warm drink is ready in a few minutes.
Cumin and carom water
- If you have poor digestion or constipation, then cumin and carom seeds water can be the best warm drink. Both these things can be found in the kitchen.
- Cumin is anti-diabetic. It keeps blood sugar under control. It is also helpful in weight loss. Ajwain has anti-bacterial properties. It keeps infections away. It also keeps teeth healthy.
How to prepare it
For this, leave half a teaspoon of carom seeds and half a teaspoon of cumin in a cup of water at night. Boil it in a glass of water in the morning and drink it after filtering.
Hot milk with turmeric
- If you often fall sick in winters then warm milk with turmeric is a better option.
- Turmeric has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. This provides relief from cold and cough that often occur in winter. Drinking warm milk with turmeric strengthens the immune system and protects against seasonal diseases.
How to prepare it
Heat a glass of milk, add half a teaspoon of turmeric to it and drink it.
Delicious almond milk
- Mixture of almond and milk can be a good option in winter.
- Vitamin E present in almond milk is an antioxidant, which prevents heart disease. The healthy monounsaturated fat present in almonds reduces bad cholesterol. The calcium and vitamin D present in it strengthen bones. The isoflavone present in it strengthens immunity.
How to prepare it
Put some almond pieces in a glass of milk and heat it. Your delicious warm drink is ready.
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