1. Nourishing Winter Foods
Winter is a time we can eat heavier, higher protien and higher fat in our diet to build strength and reserves. Of course, consider your current health, digestion and doshic balance if you are struggling with a health condition, consult with your practitioner to customize your nutrition plan!
Warm, Cooked, and Grounding: Prioritize soupy, warm, well-cooked foods that are easy to digest, such as soups, stews, and porridges. Root vegetables like sweet potatoes, carrots, and beets are particularly grounding. Emphasize whole grains, legumes, root vegetables, cooked greens, stewed fruits, pungent spices and healthy oils.
Healthy Fats and Spices: Include healthy fats like ghee, sesame oil, and avocado oil in your diet to counteract dryness. Add warming spices such as cinnamon, ginger, turmeric, and black pepper to boost digestion and circulation. If desired, choose grass-fed dairy and animal proteins.
Hydration: Sip on warm herbal teas like ginger-tulsi or cinnamon-clove throughout the day to keep yourself hydrated and warm. Another favourite CCF tea (Cumin-Coriander-Fennel) is suitable for all doshas and seasons, add-on some ginger or ajwain during the winter!
