8 Foods That Keep You Warm In Winter

Yes, woolen clothes might surely keep you warm in winter season but heating yourself up from inside would be a better way. And what keeps you warm from inside? Your diet.

You can eat certain foods to stay warm in winter. The Chinese believe that certain foods can impact the body's temperature.
Well, generally body heat is more about your metabolism.

Also, when it is very cold outside, you might need the help of certain clothes and foods to keep yourself warm even thoughyour body has a natural mechanism that adjusts itself to the climatic temperature fluctuations.

Now, let us discuss about the diet to stay warm.

Foods That Keep You Warm In Winter

Chilli
What makes a chilli feel hot on your tongue? Well, its a compound whose name is capsaicin. This compared tends to give a burning sensation on your skin. So, chillies keep you warm in winter.

Onions
Onions play a very important role in making you sweat. They also shield your body against certain winter health issues. They keep you warm too.

Ginger Tea
The cheapest way to keep yourself warm during winter is with a hot ginger tea. You feel fresh and warm soon after drinking a cup.

Turmeric
Use turmeric powder in all your dishes as this herb is said to keep your system warm during winter.

Spicy Soup
Enjoy a bowl of hot soup during winter evenings. Soups warm up your body and they are also nutritious as they contain the nutrients of vegetables you add to it.

Caffeine
Caffeine is said to speed up your metabolism temporarily and this may make you feel warm. So, a cup of coffee on a winter day might help but don't drink too much as caffeine troubles your system.

Spices
Spices are said to keep the body warm in winter. But this doesn't mean you can enjoy lots of spicy food as that might again harm your health. Boil some spices in water and drink that water.

Dry Fruits
Dates, apricots and other dry fruits are said to keep your system warm in a natural way. Enjoy them occasionally during cold winter days.

Source : http://www.boldsky.com/health/nutrition/2015/eight-foods-that-keep-you-warm-in-winter-094327.html

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