Iran Press/ Health: Winter season is in full swing, and with it comes a host of delicious foods and cuisines. Everyone is well-aware of the foods that we must eat in winters - seasonal fruits, vegetables, and all things warm and nourishing, NDTV reported.
But what about the foods we should avoid? Experts and nutritionists in the field suggest that a particular set of foods and food types are best avoided in the harsh winter season for better health and immunity. Try and give these foods a miss to maintain a healthy, strong body, which is less susceptible to infections.
Foods and drinks to avoid in winters:
1. Cold temperature foods
Thinking of having a bottle of cola straight from the fridge? Think again. Having chilled drinks and cold foods can lower the body's defense system, making it susceptible to diseases. "Cold temperature foods should not be had in the winter season, as the body has to work twice as hard to bring them up to the body temperature," says Consultant Nutritionist Rupali Dutta.
2. Dairy products
Dairy products are mucus-generating in nature - a feature that may make you prone to wheezing and other infections. Therefore, try to limit the intake of cold dairy products such as milk, shakes, and smoothies during winters. Curd, too, is best-avoided post-lunch in the winter season.
3. Meats
Heavy foods such as meats are not advised to be taken in the winter season. Experts say that it takes the body longer to digest these, thus making us lethargic at a time when physical inactivity is already low. This may lead to digestive issues and weight gain too.
4. Salads and raw food
According to Nutritionist and Macrobiotic Health Coach Shilpa Arora ND, it is best to avoid salads and raw food post-lunch hours in winters. This is due to the fact that cold food items will increase acidity and bloating, and digestion is at its peak at noon. Consume seasonal salads like mooli and raw veggies at these hours only.
5. Juices and aerated drinks
We all know that chilled beverages should be avoided in the winter season. But experts suggest it is better to limit consumption of all aerated drinks, fruit juices, and other sugary beverages. The high level of sugar in these leads to the body developing insulin resistance. "Eat fresh fruit and avoid fruit juices. Even fresh fruit juice should be avoided in winters," says Shilpa Arora ND.
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