It's winter and it's cold. So far so normal. Some might even say that this is not cold for what it was like back then. That may also be true. But the truth is that for people who are cold, low temperatures, however mild they may be, are an ordeal. And food also has a part to play in this. To face the coldest months of the year, it is important to be well nourished and with your defences at full strength. Your diet can make the difference between spending the whole winter sick or being as strong as an oak tree.
What foods to eat in order to combat the cold?
If we go out in the street and ask about the best food to combat the cold, a high percentage of people will answer: oranges. That's right,
oranges are a very important source of vitamin C and folic acid.oranges, ideal for fighting colds and keeping your defences up. But the winter diet is not only about oranges, and there are plenty of other
foods that can help us fight flu, colds and other winter misfortunes. Nuts, for example. Their calorie content gives us energy and generates heat in our body. The many virtues of including nuts in our diet are well known, and combating the cold is another one of them. Our
variety of handmade granolas is the best way to add slow-baked almonds (plus a bunch of other tasty ingredients) to our dishes. A salad?
Topping granola (yes, at La Newyorkina we don't stop eating salads in winter). Yoghurt?
Topping granola too. A
smoothie? More granola. Nuts aside, let's go for another classic:
pulses. Who doesn't enjoy a delicious dish of lentils when it's cold outside? Pulses are not only very tasty, but they are also a source of
protein, fibre and numerous vitamins. What about ginger? Ginger is a great expectorant that will get rid of more than one sore throat. At La Newyorkina we are big fans of this root. We have dedicated space to it in our Newyorkino Newspaper (you can read the articles
here y
here), and we have also given this name to one of the
our organic and vegan granolasIs there any greater proof of love? Green leafy vegetables support the immune system, are rich in antioxidants and can be eaten raw or cooked. But the best thing is to consume them in the form of a smoothie and to add a good
topping from
our classic granola! Now you know, to prevent colds, flu and other winter illnesses, and to keep your body at a good temperature, include these foods in your diet and, above all, include them in your diet,
eat granola all the time!
