6 timeless winter superfoods from Grandma's kitchen

When it comes to winter months, we all crave deep-fried and calorie-dense foods. As per experts, eating deep-fried and calorie-dense foods in moderation is not bad. Celebrity nutritionist and author Rujuta Diwekar states that back in time our grandmothers used to live healthy with such foods. Referring to winter treats she mentioned that there are many winter superfoods from grandma's kitchen that can help us deal with winter issues like dry skin, dandruff, constipation, bloating, and low energy. In an Instagram post, she once mentioned, "There’s nothing that your grandma didn’t plan for. She knew that winter meant cracked lips, ankles, and awry moods. She knew that constipation would be a bother too and that joints would creak louder in the season. She figured that better than sweating the small stuff or swallowing bitter meds was to avoid problems even before they occurred. Prevention is better than cure; we all agree." She further wrote, "And to prevent the aches, pains, and farts of winter, we have timeless wisdom from the Indian kitchens. We will post the recipes soon, but this is just to jog your memory and remind you of the warmth of your grandmother’s nuskas to cope with the bitter cold." Scroll down to read about the six winter superfoods from grandma's kitchen that one can keep handy this season.

As per Rujuta, it is best served with breakfast or lunch and is rich in probiotics as it is brewed from fermentation. It is rich in vitamin C, which helps boost immunity and protects the body from the flu. It is also heart- and diabetic-friendly.

Rujuta states that these laddoo make for a quick snack between breakfast and lunch. Til, also known as sesame seeds, is rich in fiber and is known for keeping the body warm. It helps lower cholesterol, improves digestive health, and is a rich source of protein too. It is good for bone health too, she informs in the post.

Rujuta suggests eating gajak as a quick snack between breakfast and lunch. It is said that gajaks are rich in sesamolin, which helps control blood pressure during the winter months. Gajak is a good source of instant energy, benefits anemia, and also keeps the skin glowing.

Rujuta suggests eating it for breakfast or lunch. White butter is a natural and unprocessed alternative to yellow butter, which is rich in calcium and vitamins A and D that boost immune system function. It also enhances metabolism. And bajra is a rich source of iron, protein, folic acid, and fiber that keeps complex ailments like anemia, constipation, and obesity in check and also flushes out all toxins.

Rujuta suggests ending lunch and dinner with a small portion of jaggery along with ghee. It is rich in antioxidants and helps boost digestive health, detoxify the liver, provide an instant boost of energy, and prevent respiratory problems too.

As per Rujuta, eating a small portion of this pickle with breakfast or lunch is good, as it helps keep gut health in check, improves heart health, promotes a healthy liver, and is known for aiding weight loss and boosting eye health too.

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