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3 simple ingredients that can help stay away from seasonal cold & flu during winter

3 simple ingredients that can help stay away from seasonal cold & flu during winter

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Nov 15, 2022, 18:10 IST

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These 3 ingredients will keep you away from seasonal cold & flu

As we witness the change in weather, the sudden cool breeze can make you feel cold which can bring with it seasonal illnesses such as flu. During this time of the season, it becomes very important to consume foods that can provide you with the much-required warmth. Not just that, but one can make simple herbal concoctions which can help beat the seasonal cold & flu one gets. Kavita Devgan, who is one of the popular celebrity nutritionists based in Mumbai recently shared a recipe for simple kadha that’s made with ginger, lemon peel and garlic pods. This not only helps in cold & flu, but when had at regular intervals, this Kadha can help unclog arteries while improving heart health. In this article, we will share the benefits of these 3 ingredients for the winter season and how to make this kadha. (Images courtesy: Canva)

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Benefits of Ginger

Ginger is said to be your best friend when it comes to the winter season. It has thermogenic properties and helps produce heat in the body during cold weather. It is one of the basic foods that people can include in their diet as a preventive measure which can help a person stay warm during the winter season. It can be included in smoothies, cooked vegetables, Kadha and last but not least, different types of tea. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help a person stay healthy during winter.

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Benefits of Garlic

It is one food that has multiple health benefits but leaves an unpleasant taste & smell in the mouth. Garlic is one of the magical foods that can miraculously change the way food tastes. From delicious Chicken Soup/Stew to making Kadhas, garlic is a wonder herb/vegetable. It’s rich in immunity-boosting nutrients and can also help in lowering cholesterol while improving blood circulation. Thus, including garlic in your diet can save you from a lot of health issues.

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Benefits of Lemon Peels

When it comes to the winter season, most people shy away from using lemons in any way. And the reason behind this is that it can make their throat sore. However, this one citric fruit can actually save you from contracting bacterial and viral infections, while boosting immunity. Lemon peels are loaded with vitamin C & fibre along with antioxidant D-Limonen which gives lemon its characteristic aroma. This antioxidant helps promote heart health along with immunity while lowering the risk of cancer.

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The Kadha

In her Instagram post, Kavita mentioned that making this Kadha is super-easy. All you need to do is grate the peel of two lemons and crush it with a few garlic pods (about 4-5), and 1-inch ginger. After crushing, add this mixture to about 2-3 cups of water. Let the water boil for 3-5 minutes. Afterwards, turn off the flame and let the drink cool down. Strain and drink this herbal concoction at regular intervals like every second day to get the best results.