During the spine-chilling winters, we tend to go into our own version of hibernation with our thick blankets and heaters. I know we tend to indulge in lots of rich food since it is the ultimate Holiday season, but we really gotta switch to some healthier options for our body’s sake. 

Dryfruit laddoo - A filling snack for the sweet tooth 

Dryfruit laddoo is the first thing that comes to the mind of any mother who wants to feed her family a healthy snack in winter. It’s quick, easy to make, and is filled with myriads of nutritious ingredients like almonds, dates, edible gum, cashews, figs, and you can even add a lot more from your pantry according to your taste. The best part, you don’t even need to measure any of the ingredients. Just eyeball them to your liking, pulse them in the mixer, shape them, and eat! It’s that easy.

Roasted foxnuts - The Indian Popcorn

Lovingly called Makhana in India, this airy-light and crunchy snack is the desi popcorn! The beauty of foxnuts is you can munch on it all day long, without any guilt. They are healthy, economical, and simply delicious. These bite-sized wonders are said to be good for controlling high blood pressure, are recommended to diabetics since they contain a lower glycemic index than other processed foods and the flavonoids in them are beneficial for anti-aging and inflammation. And of course, they are gluten-free and low-calorie for those who want to lose or control their weight. So what are you waiting for? Just heat some healthy ghee (clarified butter), toss them with black salt, pepper, and other flavorings according to your taste. 

Get a Burst of nutrition with winter fruits

In the gloomy and slow winters, it is necessary to add some color and brightness to your diet. And what better way to get a burst of nutrients to your body in the form of citrusy oranges, crisp sweet apples, radiant red strawberries, and even the soothing green-hued guavas. Figs, papayas, chikoo, custard apples, also give you the shield of nutrients that help build your immunity and keep you protected from flu, common cold, or even dry skin. So gobble down the bounty of vitamin C, A, B16, lots of fiber, and several micronutrients for happy, healthy winters.

The savory winter savior - Baked sweet potatoes

Sweet potato has gained a lot of popularity these days. And why wouldn’t they! This sweet and healthier cousin of our beloved potato is the veggie that holds major superpowers. High on fiber, antioxidants, Vitamin A (hello, fellow four-eyed friends) is a breeze to cook. In fact, cooking has been shown to even increase Vitamin C content in it. So just pop one in the oven, or use it as a holiday side dish hero for a nutritious winter.

Apart from these, special mentions include the beloved tea, chickpeas, chikki, and many more.