How to Boost Immunity in Winter: Top Superfoods You Should Eat
By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: December 12, 2025 18:46 IST2025-12-12T18:46:41+5:302025-12-12T18:46:41+5:30
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To keep the body warm and generate energy in the body, some foods must be eaten in winter. Let's see what those foods are.
Dietitian Rujuta Diwekar says that millet should be eaten in winter. Millet provides a lot of calcium and fiber. Moreover, since millet is hot, it is also useful in keeping the body warm.
Jaggery is rich in iron, magnesium, potassium and antioxidants. Jaggery is useful in controlling body temperature and increasing immunity.
Bone pain increases during winter days and ghee is a good source of all the fatty acids required by the body. Apart from this, the skin also becomes dry. That is why ghee should be eaten during these days. Vitamin A, D and E are obtained from ghee in good quantities.
Dried fruits, which are a treasure trove of nutrients like proteins, healthy fats, fiber, and vitamins, help boost the immune system and maintain energy in the body during winter. Dried fruits also help relieve the fatigue caused by cold.
Radish, carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, and green leafy vegetables should also be eaten in large quantities during winter. These vegetables provide beta-carotene, fiber, vitamin C, iron, and antioxidants in good amounts. They are used to boost the immune system and keep the skin healthy.
Don't forget to add ginger to various dishes during these days. This keeps the body warm. Moreover, their anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and anti-viral properties protect against many diseases that occur in winter.
Dates are rich in natural sugar. Apart from this, they provide fiber, iron, calcium, and many other minerals. This nourishes the body.
