Food Tips for Winter Health

[natalie]

A balanced winter time diet regime can help you keep flu & other seasonal diseases at bay.

[B]Fruit, Vegetables and Glutathione[/B] – Eating Vitamin C rich fruits & vegetables not only boosts the immune system but also stimulates it to release macrophages that function in destroying viruses.


[B]Eat Garlic[/B] – Regular garlic intake stimulates antibodies to be produced in the immune system & protects the body from viruses.


[B]Drink plenty water[/B] – As a result of moisture created by drinking water, the mucus lining the throat is able to trap the viruses only to be sent to the stomach for being destroyed by digestive juices.

[Saffron]

My family eat a lot of vegetables and fruit and we were having a discussion the other day as to how they should be cooked.

Half of us thought that if a veg is to be cooked, then cook it, whilst the rest of us think they should be left a little crunchy.

Which is the better way?

[patterson07]

Here are some far free foods for winter season.

Macaroni and cheese. It's an all-time favorite comfort food for both kids and adults, but it can wreak havoc with your diet. A 12-ounce serving of Stouffer's macaroni and cheese has 529 calories, 25.7 grams of fat, and 10.6 grams of saturated fat. Calories can climb higher when ingredients like high-fat meats or sausage are tossed in. And some restaurants even sell deep-fried mac and cheese as an appetizer! Your best bet when eating out is simply to find another side dish. At home, "modify the recipe by using a low-fat cheese, low-fat milk, and stretch it with additional vegetables to improve the nutritional profile and still taste great," says Liz Weiss, author of The Mom's Guide to Meal Makeovers.

Cream-based soups, bisques and chowders. "Warm soups and chowders feel so nutritious, but if they are loaded with cream, they are also loaded with calories," says Tallmadge. Soups also tend to be high in sodium, and if you crumble salty crackers into the bowl or top with cheese, the sodium level soars even higher. A one-cup serving of Harry's Lobster Bisque (Costco) has 380 calories, 27 grams of fat, 16 grams saturated fat, and 1,240 milligrams of sodium. The New England clam chowder at Chili's, meanwhile, has 940 calories, 65 grams fat, and 34 grams of saturated fat. "Choose soups that are broth based, like vegetable or minestrone, and pair it with a salad or a whole-wheat roll," suggests Tallmadge.

Cream- and cheese-based casseroles, or those topped with cheese, bacon, fried onions, or buttered crackers. Who doesn't love the traditional hash brown casserole, gooey with cheese and potatoes? But brace yourself, because one serving has 568 calories, 40 grams of fat and 21 grams of saturated fat -- and this is for a side dish! Creamed, scalloped, and au gratin dishes may start out with healthy ingredients like broccoli, green beans, or potatoes. But when you add cream, butter, and canned soups and top them with cheese, bacon, and/or fried breadcrumbs, you can easily quadruple the calories. "Shave calories by substituting low-calorie mix-ins such as fat-free sour cream, low-fat cheese, or reduced-fat soups," says American Dietetic Association spokeswoman Suzanne Farrell. For a tasty, healthy side dish, try oven-roasted vegetables -- 6 ounces of oven-roasted new potatoes has just 100 calories and 4.5 grams of fat.

[jamejsmith]

Thanks natalie for such usefuls tips.

I didn't knew that garlic intake stimulates antibodies to be produced in the immune system.

From now on I will surely use garlic on regular basis.

[johnsenfrankin]

natalie the balanced diet for winter given by you is so useful but as from my side this steps will also help us

1.Milk Products like curd, cheese are excellent in winter.
2.Raw vegetables should be included into your breakfast with salads and fruits.
3.Substitute flour and white rice with wholewheat and brown rice. Replace 4.white bread with brown.
5.Avoid munching on biscuits. Go for peanuts instead.
6.Dine at least two hours before sleep and don't forget to drink milk.

[jennyhugh]

I think that the balanced winter time diet you have given natalie is quite effective you have shared some useful tips and I also appreciate johnsenfrankin for such a nice suggetion.

[jennyhugh]

Anything which is enrich of Vitamin C rich fruits & vegetables are good for health..One can intake it in anyways like as the form of liquid or in solid...They are really good for health..

[ReneeIngram]

Thanks natalie for posting very useful tips. Fruits are useful for health and water is overall healthy drink for all season. It's very helpful to moisturize skin in winter.

[janicedale]

Eat vegetables and lots of them, together with brown rice, lentils, chapati. Add ginger, onions, coriander leaves and garlic to season them. Squeezing some lemons and adding cut tomatoes make them tasty and healthy at the same time. Ginger helps to maintain your body temperature and gives quick heal against cold. Refrain from oily foods, alcohols, eggs and sodas. Use olive oil to make your food more healthy.Dinner should be as light and as oil-free as possible. Green veggies and soup is perfect. While going to bed, eat a handful of nuts - 4 almonds, 4 cashew nuts and a chestnut, then drink a glass of warm milk with honey and a little turmeric powder. You'll not only be giving your body a boost of fiber but also a good night's sleep. This will maintain your sugar level and metabolism for all night long. Maintaining metabolism is helpful to lose weight.


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[janicedale]

I just want to share with you this site that offers a winter recipes. You can choose any type of recipes you want and prepare it for the family. Visit http://recipes.kaboose.com/winter-recipe.html for more wonderful winter recipes.



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