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Hey pretty mummas!! Winters are here at last! The season of steaming cuppa, hot soups, juicy oranges, fresh greens, crispy apples, cosy blankets, furry socks and layering of clothes is here. Also here is the season of cough, cold and flu. As much as we love winters, we are equally terrified of our kids falling ill every now and then. Wouldn’t it be nice if we can do something about it proactively, and give them foods that boost their immunity a notch to brave the winters?
I am going to list Top Ten Super Foods for your kids that will help them to face the cold weather by making their immunity stronger.
1. Oranges
Oranges are extremely rich in Vitamin C that boosts the immunity. Daily intake of oranges can help keep cough and cold at bay.
2. Jaggery
Jaggery is one of the best digestives. It is also said to be beneficial to have in winters. Jaggery is considered warm as it gives enough calories to generate heat in the body that keeps it snug from inside. It also helps to dilate blood vessels and produces warmth in the body.
3. Leafy Vegetables
Green leafy vegetables are highly rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, antioxidants, fibre, folate, vitamin K, magnesium, calcium, iron and potassium. Hence, they will boost up the immunity and keeps the diseases away. Serve them daily in the form of soups, salads or cooked.
4. Amla or Gooseberry
Amla has the highest concentration of vitamin C among all the natural sources. It contains more than 80% water and is loaded with protein, carbohydrate, fibre, Calcium, Phosphorus, Iron, Carotene and Vitamin B Complex. The vitamin C in Amla helps in building resistance against infections in winters. Its’ antibacterial properties help in developing immunity and making kids stronger and healthier.
5. Nuts
Nuts are the energy powerhouse packed with numerous benefits like antioxidant, strong bones, healthy bowel and healthy skin and hair. They are supremely rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, healthy fats, protein and fibre. A handful of serving contains:
• 36% of a child’s daily vitamin E requirement
• 13% of a child’s daily fibre requirement
• 4g protein
• B-group vitamins, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium and magnesium.
6. Eggs
Egg protein supplies all the essential amino acids, which are the building blocks for hormones, skin, tissues and more in the body. They are considered essential because our body cannot make them on its own; we have to get them from food. Protein is vital for growth in kids. Eggs are also rich in Omega-3 which helps in kids’ cognitive development.
7. Honey
Honey is the sweetest natural food nature can offer. It is highly rich in antioxidants, flavonoids, minerals, vitamins and other essential nutrients and antiseptics and antibacterial properties. Honey is also believed to have medicinal properties that can help in:
• getting relief from cough & cold
• promoting healthy digestive system
• faster healing of wounds
• boosting energy
• supplying multivitamins naturally
• strengthening the immune system
8. Beetroot
Beetroot is a highly popular vegetable known for its stark red colour. It gives nutrition from both root and leaves. The beetroot greens are rich in calcium, iron, Vitamins A and C. Beetroot is a very good source of fibre, manganese, potassium and folic acid. Both the greens and roots are a good source of phosphorous, magnesium, iron and Vitamin B6. The iron and magnesium in beetroot enhance blood production and circulation.
9. Sesame Seeds
Known as the oldest source of oil, Sesame is extremely beneficial for kids. It has many benefits like:
• Super rich in protein
• provides high energy
• good source of calcium
• rich in unsaturated fats
• offers liver protection
• helps in healing wounds faster
• loaded with antioxidants
10. Garlic
In Indian cooking, garlic is used as main ingredient in various cultures. It is consumed in the form of chutney and pickle too. Since it’s very pungent, it’s best to give it in smaller quantity and cooked with other spices and condiments. It has numerous benefits like:
• It heals respiratory disorders like cough and cold faster
• It kills harmful bacteria in stomach that cause infections
• It cures gastric disorders. Garlic could be combined with honey and given.
I hope you enjoyed reading my post. Now, it is the time for departure, so meet Winter Express at Sabeeka’s Station. Stay hooked to this journey with the Winter Express!!!
It is important that we change our diet with season change. The food items you have mentioned are must to be included in diet for a healthy body and mind during winter. Great job.
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This was a very informative read and will be of create help.
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Eating write food for all seasons helps a lot…This is such a helpful post for all as winter are here ..adding all to list
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That was such a lovely post and thanks a lot for throwing so much light on these superfoods which i will now make it a point to include in my diet regime this winter.
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This is an amazing piece of information! I have shared this with my mommy friends as well ! Thanks a ton 🙂
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Such a nice piece of information. Every season brings its own do and don’t s and when it comes to food, it’s important to be on the right track.
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That’s the perfect list of superfoods to be consumed in winters for boosting immunity. Though I have still not introduced amla in my son’s diet, I guess it’s the right time to introduce now. Thanks for this informative post.
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Very nice compilation. Helpful one. Love reading it
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Perfect post! I was wondering where I can get a compilation of the foods that help in boosting immunity in winters 🙂 thanks for sharingr ❤️
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These superfoods are really helpful in winters 🙂
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wow, some great recommendations here. thank u for this. I try and include most of these in our daily diet.
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We have to take extra care for your baby in this winter.. Your awesome suggestions of foods helps lot
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Amazing collection of all the required food. Winter often requires a bit of extra attention when it comes to health.
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These are really supper winter foods to save you from cold and cough which is most common during winter
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I make sure to use honey and garlic in this weather in many dishes I make. Would definitely try incorporating more into our food habits this winter. Thank you for sharing this.
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Luckily foods that you have mentioned are consumed at my place on regular basis. Just Amla, I miss here. A small piece of Jaggery is our dessert post mealtime.
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Egg is our all season super food ..loved the list garlic and ginger both we use in winters often to stay warm and improve our immunity against cold
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Thanks for this list. I think we parents should also consume these to build up our immunity.
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Wow! That’s a comprehensive list! My kid loves eating Jaggery and I guess I will let him have his share in winters without raising an eyebrow
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A great list to save for all mothers out there. Though I am aware, I need to make that extra effort to add jaggery to my kids diet.
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That’s such a useful list of fruits for kids. Berries as well helps in building immunity. Thank you for this list
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Very informative post. Jaggery is one thing that has great benefits but is bit out from our food menu. Will include it for sure.
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You have listed the benefits and uses of all these so well. Very informative for all specially mothers
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Wow that’s an amazing list all moms should refer.. great work
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Jaggery and eggs have made it to our staple diet too!! There are so many other I will definitely add it to my lil ones meals too
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Thanks for the such an informative post! Very helpful!
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Thanks for sharing this amazing list.. glad to know that some in the list are currently part of our meals. The others will try to incorporate. Very useful information..
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Beetroot is a must in winters, but there are many other in the list that I definitely want to try out. Thanks for helping out with such an amazing list.
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