8 Super Foods to Beat the Winter Blues and Stay Healthy

8 Super Foods to Beat the Winter Blues and Stay Healthy - 

Time to read this Blog-Post - 5 Minutes (Approx)

Bajra : 

Health Benefits of Bajra - Bajra is also known as Pearl Millet. This crop generally grows in Indian Subcontinent and in African countries. Here are several Health benefits of Bajra- 

• Eating Bajra is good for our heart. It keeps our heart healthy because it has a good amount of Omega-3 fats, potassium, magnesium, fibre, and plant lignans, which keeps our heart healthy. 
• Bajra is rich in magnesium and helps to control the glucose receptors in our body, and lowers insulin resistance.
• Bajra is good for people who are gluten intolerant because Bajra doesn’t possess any Gluten in it. Bajra Roti is considered as the healthiest roti among other rotis. 
• Bajra helps to relieves constipation 
• Bajra is a very good food for the detoxing process. 
• Bajra also promotes Weight Loss. Here we have listed some benefits of Bajra but there are many more benefits of Bajra.

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How to consume Bajra - 

• You can make various types of Khichdi like Bajra Khichdi, Bajra and Moong dal Khichdi
• Bajra Roti : Rotla, Stuffed Bajra Roti, Bajra Aloo Roti, Potato Bajra Pancake 
• Bajra Snacks : Multigrain Bread, Broccoli and Bajra snack, Bajra Methi khakhra, Bajra Kheech with Masala Dahi etc.

Beetroot: 

Health benefits of Beetroot are as follows -

• Eating Beetroot can help to lower the blood pressure.  
• Beetroot is helpful for detoxification. 
• Beetroot is used for hair care. 
• Beetroot can be used for betterment of physiological health.
• Beetroot prevents bad Cholesterol and can also be used by people who are suffering with Diabetes. 
• Beetroot can be used for a healthy Liver etc.

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How to consume Beetroot -

• Beetroot can be eaten raw in the form of Salad. It can be easily used with other ingredients for salad. 
• Beetroot can be cooked as per our liking and taste for consumption.
• We can consume beetroot in the form of juice etc.

Sweet Potatoes : 

Health benefits of Sweet Potatoes are as follows - 

• Sweet Potatoes can improve digestive health. 
• Sweet Potatoes can boost the immune system.
• Sweet Potatoes can help to reduce the inflammation.
• Sweet Potatoes can help to gain some weight etc.

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How to Consume Sweet Potatoes -

​Sweet Potatoes can be eaten as follows - 

• Baked Sweet Potatoes, Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes Fries, Sweet Potatoes Curry, Sweet Potatoes Soup, Sweet Potatoes Skins etc.

Walnuts : 

Health benefits of Walnuts are as follows - 

• Walnuts can be used to support weight control.
• Walnuts may be used to lower the blood pressure. 
• Walnuts support good brain functioning and healthy aging. 
• Walnuts support male reproductive health and improve blood fats etc.

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How to consume Walnut -

• Walnuts can be consumed in the raw form directly or can be soaked for overnight and consumed the next day. 
• Walnuts can be used in every recipe like roast the walnuts and used as stuffing for parathas or can be used for chutney by using it with other ingredients. 

Dates : 

Health benefits of Dates are as follows - 

• Dates have a high amount of Disease Fighting Antioxidants which help to reduce the risk of various diseases. 
• Dates may promote the Brain Health.
• Dates may promote Natural Labour.
• Dates promotes Digestive Health.
• Dates may help to regulate cholesterol level and help to improve bone health etc.

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How to consume Dates : Dates can be used in the following forms - 

• In a fruitcake, In a smoothie, Stuffed, Wrapped, Backed, On the top of an ice cream or frozen yogurt, Date syrup, Dates and banana muffins, make puree of dates etc.

Citrus Fruits : 

Health benefits of Citrus Fruits are as follows - 

• Citrus Fruits contain numerous amounts of important Vitamins and nutrients which are essential for the body.
• Citrus Fruits are helpful to keep the heart healthy.
• Citrus Fruits help to combat weight gain. 
• Citrus Fruits helps to prevent anxiety and stress. 
• Citrus Fruits help to improve cognitive systems. 
• Citrus Fruits helps to reduce the risk of cancer and promotes bone health etc.

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How to consume Citrus Fruits -

• Citrus Fruits can be consumed in raw form or can take their juices in pure form or with water. 
• Citrus Fruits are used in various recipes as per their requirements etc.

Pomegranates : 

Health benefits of Pomegranates are as follows - 

• Pomegranates have anti-inflammatory properties. 
• Pomegranates may help to fight with Prostate Cancer. 
• Pomegranates may also be helpful against Breast Cancer. 
• Pomegranates may help to reduce or lower blood pressure. 
• Pomegranates may help to fight with Arthritis and Joint Pain. 
• Pomegranates help to reduce the risk of Heart Disease. 
• Pomegranates juice may help to treat the Erectile Dysfunction etc.

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How to consume Pomegranates -

• Pomegranates can be eaten directly in seed form or can be  consumed in the juice form. 
• Pomegranates can also be used with various recipes etc. 

Carrots : 

Health benefits of Carrots are as follows - 

• Eating carrots is good for eyesight.
• Eating carrots may promotes glowing skin
• Eating carrots can help to boost the immune system.
• Eating carrots can help to improve digestion and helps to control the blood sugar level. 
• Eating carrots may help to prevent cancer. Etc.

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How to consume Carrots -

Carrots can be consumed in the following form -

• Soup form, Meshed, Pickled, in a cake, Juice, in salad, garnishing the food etc. 

​Hope you like these information thanks for reading this.